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Spanish War vs. WWI

In the 19th century the United States was greatly affected by the two major wars they were involved in. One of them being the Spanish American War and the other WWI also known as the Great War. According to historians the United States went to war with Spain because they wanted to liberate Cuba. The United States saw this, as an opportunity to gain more economic power and to gain empire, wanting to free Cuba from Spain was an excuse used by the Americans. When the Great War began in Europe between the Central Powers and Allied Powers the United States was trying to remain neutral however, they were pulled into the this war mainly because of Germany. President Wilson stated that the US went to war to stabilize world order and to make the world safe for democracy. Between theses two wars America had better consequences from the Spanish American War then it did with WWI.
For ten years straight Cuba was having a war with Spain, fighting for their independence......

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