1. Spanish American War The Splendid Little War April 25-August 12, 1898

2. The Spanish-American War (1898): “That Splendid Little War”

3. Reasons for the Spanish American War Protection of American business interests in Cuba American support of Cuban rebels to gain independence from Spain Rising tensions as a result of the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders Exaggerated news reports of events (Yellow Journalism)

4. Spanish American War American Support - Government remained neutral (until the Maine incident). - Public supported Cuban rebels (openly). - gun smuggling - Yellow Journalism (exaggeration to attract readers).

5. Yellow Journalism Newspapers, competing for sales, exaggerated stories of the horrors of Cuban life under oppressive Spanish rule.

6. Maine The battleship was sent to Cuba to show American concern over Spanish actions and support for the Cuban rebels. The Maine had been in Havana Harbor three weeks One night the battleship blew up & sank, killing 266 men. The American press immediately blamed the Spanish, though there was no evidence that the Spanish were responsible. President William McKinley was pressured by Congress into asking for a declaration of war.

7. Remember the Maine and to H**l with Spain! Funeral for Maine victims in Havana Yellow journalism

8. Spanish American War---CUBA Rough Riders; miners, law officers and cowboys (Teddy Roosevelt).Rough Riders; miners, law officers and cowboys (Teddy Roosevelt). Buffalo Soldiers; African American Army Cavalry regiment sent to help the American war efforts in Cuba.Buffalo Soldiers; African American Army Cavalry regiment sent to help the American war efforts in Cuba. A cease fire was agreed on August 12, 1898.A cease fire was agreed on August 12, 1898.

9. The “Rough Riders” Theodore Roosevelt

10. The Spanish-American War (1898): “Philippine Arena”

11. Spanish American War--Philippines Commodore George Dewey and Filipino revolutionary led by Emilio Aquinaldo, team up and take out the Spanish control. The Americans then turn on the revolutionaries (Why? For a place to set up business/trade and a refueling station for the Navy…)

12. Dewey Captures Manila!

14. Results of the Spanish American War Treaty of Paris 1898 ends the war. 1. The United States emerged as a WORLD POWER. 2. Cuba gained independence from Spain. 3. The United States gained possession of the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.