1. Spanish/American War

2. Cause of Spanish American War Cubans Revolt against Spain Cubans Revolt against Spain U.S. considers intervention to protect its interests and property on the island (What were these “interests”?) U.S. considers intervention to protect its interests and property on the island (What were these “interests”?) Yellow Journalism fans flames of war Yellow Journalism fans flames of war Explosion of the Maine in Havana Harbor Explosion of the Maine in Havana Harbor Spain declares war reluctantly Spain declares war reluctantly BOOM!!! REMEMBER THE MAINE!!!!!

3. The war in Philippines First action of the War takes place in Philippines. Why? First action of the War takes place in Philippines. Why? Commodore George Dewey launch a surprise attack and knock out most of the ships in Manila Harbor. Commodore George Dewey launch a surprise attack and knock out most of the ships in Manila Harbor. Americans team up with rebels in Philippines who wanted to be free from Spanish rule. Seize the main island of Luzon. Americans team up with rebels in Philippines who wanted to be free from Spanish rule. Seize the main island of Luzon. U.S. controls Philippines. Thinks about what to do with them. U.S. controls Philippines. Thinks about what to do with them.

4. The war in Cuba Americans blockade harbor Americans blockade harbor 17,000 land on island. 25% are African – American soldiers. 17,000 land on island. 25% are African – American soldiers. Heavy fighting occurs. Americans destroy Spanish Fleet. Superior navy. Heavy fighting occurs. Americans destroy Spanish Fleet. Superior navy. Americans take the island after decisive battle at San Juan Hill. T.R. plays a role with charge up hill. Americans take the island after decisive battle at San Juan Hill. T.R. plays a role with charge up hill. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVtkZ6S v16M&feature=related

5. Puerto Rico After defeating Spanish in Cuba, the U.S. heads for Puerto Rico. After defeating Spanish in Cuba, the U.S. heads for Puerto Rico. U.S. takes control of Puerto Rico. Signs Treaty of Paris with Spain, ending the war. U.S. takes control of Puerto Rico. Signs Treaty of Paris with Spain, ending the war. Puerto Rico remains under U.S. military control. Puerto Rico remains under U.S. military control. Foraker Act: Sets up Puerto Rican government by Puerto Ricans. U.S. still has much input. Foraker Act: Sets up Puerto Rican government by Puerto Ricans. U.S. still has much input. Jones Act: Island becomes a territory of U.S. in which citizenship is given to all Puerto Ricans. Jones Act: Island becomes a territory of U.S. in which citizenship is given to all Puerto Ricans.

6. Back to the Philippines U.S. gains control of Philippines after treaty. Justifies with Social Darwinism type arguments. What could these be? U.S. gains control of Philippines after treaty. Justifies with Social Darwinism type arguments. What could these be? Anti-imperialists in U.S. oppose takeover. Says it goes against the ideas of what America is about! Examples? Anti-imperialists in U.S. oppose takeover. Says it goes against the ideas of what America is about! Examples? Philippine rebels now fight against U.S. many African-American soldiers defect to the Philippine side. Philippine rebels now fight against U.S. many African-American soldiers defect to the Philippine side. Over 200,000 Philippines' die. 4000 Americans. Over 200,000 Philippines' die. 4000 Americans. Rebel leader Emilio Aguinaldo surrenders. Rebel leader Emilio Aguinaldo surrenders. In 1901, U.S. transfers authority to civilians. Philippines do not receive full independence until 1946. In 1901, U.S. transfers authority to civilians. Philippines do not receive full independence until 1946. Hey, I have a great idea!