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The Spanish – American War The US wants Cuba Sugar for American Market Trade American Goods Military Base (Navy)

The Spanish – American War The US wants Cuba 1895 Cuban Revolt against Spain ½ the Country gained freedom Pulitzer & Hearst - publish “Bloody Spanish Rule”

The Spanish – American War The US wants Cuba 1895 1897 President McKinley – US Neutral He send Battleship USS Maine to Cuba.

“Remember the Maine” The Spanish – American War The ship blows up The US wants Cuba 1895 1897 “Remember the Maine” Feb. 1898 The ship blows up 260/350 sailors died Public outcry

The Spanish – American War The US wants Cuba 1895 1897 Feb. 1898 US Congress Declares war on Spain April 25

The Spanish – American War The US wants Cuba 1895 1897 Feb. 1898 April 25 Dewey (Am. Admiral) takes the Philippines with the “Great White Fleet” April 30

The Spanish – American War The US wants Cuba 1895 1897 Feb. 1898 April 25 April 30 Battle of San Juan Hill July 1 Buffalo Soldiers ~ led by Gen. Perishing “Blackjack” Rough Riders ~ Unofficial soldiers led by Teddy Roosevelt Captured most of the Spanish army Buffalo Soldiers ~ led by Gen. Perishing “Blackjack” Buffalo Soldiers ~ led by Gen. Perishing “Blackjack” Rough Riders ~ Unofficial soldiers led by Teddy Roosevelt

The Spanish – American War The US wants Cuba 1895 1897 Feb. 1898 April 25 April 30 July 1 End of the War Aug. 12

The Spanish – American War The US wants Cuba 1895 1897 Feb. 1898 April 25 April 30 July 1 Aug. 12 Dec. 1898 Peace Treaty Cuba – gained freedom US controlled Puerto Rico US controlled Philippines

Annexing Hawaii 1893 – Sugar & Pineapple plantation owners overthrow Queen Liliuokalani. Pres. Cleveland refuses to annex because it was a US military action.

Annexing Hawaii 1898 The fear of loosing Pear Harbor caused Pres. McKinley to make Hawaii a US Territory. 1993 Pres. Clinton apologized for the US role in the Hawaiian overthrow.

Panama Canal

Panama Canal 1902 1914 Canal Facts Columbia US wants to build the canal in the province of Panama, but we are refused. Roosevelt Supports a revolution and US recognizes the Republic of Panama Construction took 10 years 5,600 Men died (Malaria) Cost $380,000,000 1928 R. Halliburton swam the canal (51 miles) Tolls average $54,000 Outdated military use. In 2000 it was turned over to Panama.

Panama Canal

Teddy Roosevelt’s Presidency 1. Trust Buster Broke up business monopolies. 2. Conservationist Established US Forest Service. 3. Speak softly, but carry a big stick Talk peace but have a powerful military. “Great White Fleet”

Triangle Fire 1911 @ the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York. 150 people dies New Safety laws Doors must open out. Fire escapes - unlocked New fire equipment