This is the third installment in the Simple History Series that we've picked up to distro and it's just as informative and cool as the other two (about Columbus and the Crusades). The Spanish American War was fought in 1898 and marked the start of the U.S.'s infatuation with expansion in earnest. Not content with the land that had been stolen to comprise America thusfar, it was decided that Spain's island holdings were desirable and would be conquered. This included the islands of Cuba and Puerto Rico, as well as Guam and the Philippines. This zine helps explain how these islands became US territories and how that changed completely the U.S.'s role in world affairs. To fully understand the roots of American imperialism, it's essential to read-up on the Spanish-American War.