The Empire’s Last Stand: Spanish-American War of 1898 (ICC)

For more than 400 years, the Spanish Empire had sovereignty over many regions in the New World, including the Philippines and most of Latin America. The Empire’s reach lasted until the early 19th century, when most of the colonies fought for their independence gradually. Through it all, Spain was able to keep a hold on Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines with increasing difficulty as the years went by. Tensions have now heightened at the end of the 19th century, and the tides are changing. It is time for the end of the Empire. The United States has entered the conflict between Spain and the colonies following the sinking of an American Boat in Havana Harbour. With other economic and international intentions, the rising superpower is set on ridding the Western hemisphere and other colonies of European powers, and establishing their own international presence. At the same time, the Colonies are gearing up for rebellion, with the Cuban War of Independence and the Philippine Revolution brewing for quite some time. The Spanish, Americans, and Colony Revolutionaries will be faced with important decisions regarding warfare, international politics, and culture. Who will come out on top to determine the fate of the last islands that the Empire had held on to for so long? Independence might follow, or perhaps we will see the establishment of a new Empire. 

Note: ICC (Integrated Crisis Committee) will consist of three committee rooms, each representing the three sides of the conflict.