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
Key factors in creating a strong wartime economy include but are not limited to "new technologies, new methodologies, full labor force, government direction, <span>government contracts, women joining
the work force, propaganda campaigns, African-American
armed forces, full employment, and government contracts"</span>
