Which military conflict was fought between the U.S. and Spain in 1898?

The military conflict fought between the U.S. and Spain in 1898 is known as the Spanish-American War. This conflict arose out of a combination of factors, including the U.S.'s support for Cuba's struggle for independence from Spanish rule and the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor, which was attributed to Spanish sabotage by many in the U.S. media, escalating tensions.

During the Spanish-American War, which lasted from April to August 1898, the United States engaged in battles across both the Caribbean and the Pacific, resulting in a decisive victory for the U.S. The aftermath of the war led to the Treaty of Paris, where Spain ceded control of territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the United States. This conflict marked a significant turning point in U.S. foreign policy, signaling its emergence as a global power and its willingness to engage in overseas military conflicts.

The other events listed, such as World War I and the Mexican-American War, occurred in different historical contexts or involve different nations and issues, while the Cuban Missile Crisis was largely a Cold War confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union in 1962, unrelated to the Spanish-American War.