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Uncle Sam Finds "Something Lacking" In New Possessions
The outcome of the Spanish-American War had far-reaching consequences for several of Spain's former colonies. The United States annexed Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam, while Cuba became independent but subject to American influence. This [...]
Item Type: Cartoon
Historical Era: Industrialization and Expansion (1877-1913)
President McKinley Puts the Philippines on the U.S. Map
In this account of an 1899 meeting with a delegation of Methodist church leaders, President William McKinley defends his decision to support the annexation of the Philippines in the wake of the U.S. war in that country.
Item Type: Newspaper/Magazine
Historical Era: Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877)