00:00 A brief conflict between US and Spain lasting less than four months punctuated by tragedy, drama, and shifts is the Spanish-American War.

02:24 The Spanish-American War was a brief conflict between US and Spain, influenced by America's imperial ambitions and Cuba's economic dependence on the U.S., culminating in significant territorial gains for the United States at the expense of Spain.

04:39 The Spanish-American War erupted from U.S.-Cuban tensions and yellow journalism fueled American public opinion, leading to a conflict that shifted control of Cuba and cemented the U.S.'s position as an emerging global power at Spain's expense.

06:43 The Spanish-American War began after the USS Maine sank in Havana Harbor amidst rising U.S.-Cuban tensions and public outcry for Cuban independence, despite Spain's willingness to grant autonomy instead of complete freedom from American mediation efforts that were largely unsupported by Congress or business leaders at home.

08:49 April 19th's Teller Amendment allowed U.S. military intervention in Cuba only to aid independence, not for permanent control; the resultant conflict saw an American naval victory against a less equipped Spanish fleet and extended into another war after Spain's attempt at recapturing Manila.

11:06 A brief U.S.-Spanish conflict resulted from America's aid for Cuban independence under Teller Amendment, leading to American victory and significant Spanish losses in the Caribbean and Pacific.

13:19 The U.S.'s brief conflict with Spain in 1898 led to American acquisition of territories like Guam and Puerto Rico, while Cuba became a U.S.-leased naval base post-independence from Spanish rule.