An Overview on the Spanish American War and the Treaty of Paris

Cheating An Empire
The Spanish-American War was brought about over the Spanish policies in Cuba in 1898. America's victory in this war rose debate over the terms in the Treaty of Paris.
People argued furiously over whether the country should obtain the Philippines. Some believed the expansion beyond North America forsake America's political principles.
Nevertheless many wanted to expand the nation. They believed since the United States has always expanded across the continent through such purchases and conquest as the Louisiana territory, Florida, Texas, and Oregon why stop there. …