Emergence Of Modern America: The Gilded Age - Expansion In The Gilded Age

During the Gilded Age, America transitioned from isolationism to a global power. The closure of the Western frontier in 1893 marked a shift towards seeking new markets abroad. The US Navy established a base in Hawaii, which was annexed in 1893. The Spanish-American War in 1898, sparked by the explosion of the USS Maine, was brief but significant. Theodore Roosevelt emerged as a hero, leading the Rough Riders to victory at San Juan Hill. The war resulted in Cuba becoming a protectorate and the US acquiring Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam. Roosevelt's leadership during the war paved the way for his presidency and subsequent reforms.

What was the outcome of the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana?

Who was the significant hero of the Spanish-American War and what role did he play?