War with Spain
There were two principal causes for the war with Spain. The first was the brutality of the methods by which the Spanish Colonial authorities sought to suppress the revolution that began in Cuba in 1859 - methods that outraged the American sense of morality. The second was the mysterious explosion on the battleship USS Maine, which occurred on February 15, 1898, while on a goodwill visit to Havana. Investigations after the war concluded the explosion was accidental, but at the time almost everyone assumed that the Spanish had destroyed the ship. In April America declared war on Spain. The American Army landed some weeks later, and following the Battle of Kettle Hill the Spanish surrendered. As a result of this four-month long war, the United States gained the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Fierce fighting continued in the Philippines for another four years, however, before the insurgency there was brought under control.
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The Rough Riders
Erected 2012 by the Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas and Many Concerned Citizens and Organizations.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Spanish-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 36° 26.015′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The War Between the States (here, next to this marker); World War I (here, next to this marker); The Years Between (here, next to this marker); Triumph in Europe (here, next to this marker); Women in World War II (here, next to this marker); The Terrible Cost of World War II (here, next to this marker); World War II Home Front (here, next to this marker); Veterans Wall of Honor (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bella Vista.
Also see . . .
1. The Spanish-American War, 1898. (Submitted on December 27, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Crucible of Empire: The Spanish American War (at YouTube). (Submitted on December 27, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Spanish-American War. (Submitted on December 27, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
4. The World of 1898: The Spanish-American War. (Submitted on December 27, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 27, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on December 11, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on November 20, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
