America at war -- Fighting for freedom -- Remember the Maine! -- Declaring war -- In the Philippines -- In the Caribbean -- The Battle of San Juan Hill -- The Treaty of Paris -- After the war -- Key dates of the Spanish-American War.
Summary
"A war between Spain and the United States was waged in 1898 in the Caribbean and in the Philippines. It forced Spain out of Cuba and established the United States as a true world power. Young historians will learn the causes of the war, each side's military maneuvers, and the conflict's aftereffects, all clearly explained in comprehensible text especially for the struggling reader. Photographs and images of the war will help visual learners connect with the material"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.