On April 21, 1898, the United States declared war against Spain. It would be the first overseas conflict fought by the U.S. It involved major campaigns in both Cuba and the Philippine Islands. ... Their quest was described as a "splendid little war" by Secretary of State John Hay
 
        
                    
             
        
        
        
Jamestown prospered because of John Smith's leadership as he took control of Jamestown  and made everyone work
. He also built a wall around colony  and convinced the Powhatan tribe to give them corn . The growing of tobacco also became a huge success
. They also created the House of Burgesses to represent them