Information is organised chronologically and by theme.
Designed as a Web companion to the film of the same name, this resource details the Spanish-American war of 1898, which is credited with being the first media war, and the war that established the United States as an imperial world power. Features a transcript of the film, a time-line of events prior to and after the war, and galleries providing headlines, cartoons, and sheet music from the period. There is an emphasis on speeches and events related to conflict and the reshaping of regional identities. Topics covered include slavery, politics and war. Also features details of letter routes and a timeline of significant events during the revolution.