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Spanish American War. Cuban’s Rebel Against Spain Spain – Imperial nation in decline Cuba wants independence – Jose Marti – rebellion.

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1 Spanish American War

2 Cuban’s Rebel Against Spain Spain – Imperial nation in decline Cuba wants independence – Jose Marti – rebellion

3 Influence of Mass Media Pulitzer and Hearst Yellow Journalism President McKinley – Pushed Spanish for peace – Ordered battleship Maine for protection

4 Explosion of Maine Why? Congress declares war after Spain does not agree to McKinley terms Rough Riders – Teddy Roosevelt

5 America Wins Naval victory More men enlist Philippines want Independence – George Dewey – Emilio Aguinaldo Puerto Rico and Guam

6 Treaty of Paris Spain and the US Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam Philippines for $20 million


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