Aftermath, Consequences, and Legacies of the Spanish-American War

The Spanish-American War ended with significant consequences, including the US gaining control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. The Treaty of Paris formalized these changes. Theodore Roosevelt's career was boosted, leading to his presidency. Medical advances, particularly by Major Walter Reed, helped combat diseases like yellow fever. African-American soldiers displayed heroism but faced discrimination at home. The USS Maine's sinking was later attributed to an internal fire, not a mine.

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