Question

Why did the united states go to war against spain? Do you think the united states was looking for a reason to go to war?

Answer 1

At the turn of the 20th Century, the United States was on the rise.

Spain was the last remaining European power in the Western Hemisphere and the US was eager to prove it was top dog.

So, it went to war to kick Spain out of the Western Hemisphere.

It was very much looking for an excuse to fight Spain.