Introduction

US History – The War of 1898

In this course, Professor Jay Sexton (University of Missouri) explains the effects of the War of 1898 on the United States. We start by introducing the period as a whole and discussing the nomenclature of the topic. We then turn to examine the war itself and how it symbolised the victory of pro-imperialist arguments in the United States. After this, we turn to examine the aftermath and consequences of the war on three regions: (i) the Philippines; (ii) China; and (iii) the Caribbean.

Introduction

In this module, we introduce the period as a whole and discuss the nomenclature of the topic. The War of 1998 involved not only Spain and the US, but also the Filipino and Cuban revolutionaries.