History Kids: Spanish-American War - Causes and Effects

In this new 2021 high-definition program, learn all about the causes and effects of the Spanish-American War. Why did the United States send battleships to Cuba? What happened aboard the USS Maine, and how did this lead to war between Spain and the United States? Who were the Rough Riders and Buffalo Soldiers? What was yellow journalism, and how did it play a major role? What happened in the aftermath of the war? How did it lead to the creation of the Panama Canal and save millions of lives in the "battle" against the deadly disease, yellow fever? The answers to these questions and more are covered in depth with detailed graphics, diagrams and exciting video that reinforce important concepts.