1. Thinking about what you have learned about yellow journalism, what do you think this cartoon depicting publishers Hearst and Pulitzer is about? Why are they pushing blocks that say “WAR”?

2.   José Martí, a leader of the Cuban independence movement, leads Cuban people in a revolt against the Spanish. 1895 Martí, José Julián. Photograph. Encyclopedia Britannica. Web. 15 Oct. 2012..http://school.eb.com/compt ons/art-28684

3.   William McKinley became U.S. president  He hoped to solve the Cuban conflict peacefully. March 1897 McKinley, William. Photograph. Encyclopedia Britannica. Web. 15 Oct. 2012. http://school.eb.com/comptons/a rt-12918

4.   Rebels in Cuba were destroying crops and buildings to force Spaniards out.  Spaniards rounded Cuban people into camps. People in the camps were starving and not treated well.  This resulted in riots in the capital city, Havana and so…  McKinley sent the battleship Maine to Cuba to protect American citizens and property. January 1898

5.   An explosion shattered the Maine.  260 were killed.  American newspapers were quick to blame the Spanish, but it was later found that the explosion was most likely accidental.  Remember the Maine becomes a rallying cry for revenge. February 15, 1898 Maine. Photograph. Encyclopedia Britannica. Web. 15 Oct. 2012. http://school.eb.com/comptons/art-6479

6.   Assistant secretary of the navy, Theodore Roosevelt, wires commodore George Dewey and his squadron of navy vessels.  He tells him to prepare for action in the Philippines in case of war. February 1898 Dewey, George. Photograph. Encyclopedia Britannica. Web. 15 Oct. 2012..http://school.eb.com/comptons/art-9947

7.   recognized Cuban independence  demanded withdrawal of Spanish forces  authorized President McKinley to use army and navy to enforce U.S. aims April 19, 1898 Congress…

8.   Congress declared war on Spain. April 25, 1898

9.  May 1, 1898  George Dewey launched a surprise attack on Spanish fleet at Manila Bay, Philippines, destroying most of the ships.  Events in Cuba triggered the war, but the first action happened thousands of miles away in the Philippines. Maine. Photograph. Encyclopedia Britannica. Web. 15 Oct. 2012. http://school.eb.com/comptons/art-6479

10.   Spanish fleet entered the harbor of Santiago, Cuba.  American naval force blockaded and trapped the Spanish within days. May 19, 1898

11.   The Rough Riders, led by Theodore Roosevelt, along with the African American Ninth and Tenth Cavalries joined the Battle of San Juan Hill.  The Americans capture San Juan Hill that day. July 1, 1898 · Rough Riders. Photograph. Encyclopedia Britannica. Web. 15 Oct. 2012..http://school.eb.com/comptons/art-119478

12.   Spanish fleet that was blockaded at Santiago tried to break out and failed.  Fleet was destroyed after four hour battle. July 3, 1898

13.   July 25 th sailors from the cruiser USS Gloucester landed on south coast of Puerto Rico.  U.S. quickly took control of the island. Late July 1898

14.   War ends when Spanish signed an armistice, or cease fire. August 12, 1898

15.   Treaty of Paris signed, official end of the war  This dissolved most of the Spanish empire.  Cuba became and American protectorate—independent, but under U.S. control.  Puerto Rico and Guam became territories of the U.S.  Philippines awarded to U.S. for a price of $20 million December 10, 1898 Treaty of Paris. Photograph. Encyclopedia Britannica. Web. 15 Oct. 2012. http://school.eb.com/comptons/art-113148

16.   Treaty of Paris ratified by senate February 6, 1899

17.   Emilio Aguinaldo‘s forces begin fight for independence. (Philippines)  4,000 Americans died  200,000 Filipinos (soldiers and civilians) died February 1899 Aguinaldo, Emilio. Photograph. Encyclopedia Britannica. Web. 18 Oct. 2012..http://school.eb.com/comptons/art-8220>.

18.   Foraker Act  The United States set up a new Puerto Rican government under the Foraker act.  The American government controlled the new administration.  Between the war and 1900 Puerto Rico was under direct military rule. 1900

19.   Aguinaldo captured March 1901

20.   Transfer from military to civilian Filipino government, headed by William Howard Taft.  He was preparing the islands for self-rule which was not granted until 1946, Summer 1901

21.   Platt Amendment  Cubans were granted full independence but,  The amendment prohibited Cuba from making treaties with other nations  U.S. took control of Guantanamo Bay base in Cuba  U.S. is allowed to intervene in Cuban affairs if country’s independence is threatened  passed by Congress as an amendment to the Army Appropriations Bill of 1901, it was included in the Cuban constitution 1901

22.   The Jones Act made Puerto Rico a U. S. territory  All Puerto Rican citizens granted American citizenship.  Many Puerto Ricans still wanted independence. 1917