How was the Spanish-American War different from earlier U. S. empire?

The Spanish America War was not a war of aggression or imperialism. America did not set up colonies or American governments as a result of the war. The United States sent the warship Maine to Havana Harbor to intimidate the Spanish into recognizing the efforts for democracy and independence of the Cuban people.

Explanation:

2018 means 2018 ce or common era

there have been other eras too including bce, which included way more years.