98 points for ! why was san juan hill strategically important in the spanish-american plz !

https://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/07/01/july-1-1898-the-battle-of-san-juan-hill/

On July 1, 1898, United States forces, including Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, defeated greatly outnumbered Spanish forces at San Juan Hill and Kettle Hill near the Spanish stronghold of Santiago de Cuba. The victory allowed the United States to begin a siege of Santiago de Cuba, which led to Spanish surrender and the end of the Spanish-American War.

On July 1, 1898, United States forces, including Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders, defeated greatly outnumbered Spanish forces at San Juan Hill and Kettle Hill near the Spanish stronghold of Santiago De Cuba. The victory allowed the United States to begin a siege of Santiago De Cuba, which led to Spanish surrender and the end of the Spanish-American War.

which time period is this? or is this story fictional, i'm going to need more info to answer this question

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.