The Spanish-American War (1898)
Knights Will Be Able to… Identify the causes of the Spanish-American War Describe main events of the Spanish-American War Identify different territories acquired by the US as a result of the Spanish-American War
4 Main Causes of the Spanish-American War Cuban Rebellion against Spain Yellow Press De Lome Letter Sinking of the USS Maine
Cuban Rebellion against Spain Cuba wanted independence from Spain US had economic interests in Cuba The US supported the Cuban rebellion against the Spanish
De Lome Letter Letter intercepted from Spanish diplomat insulting President William McKinley Greatly angered McKinley and the US …it shows once more what McKinley is: weak and catering to the rabble, and, besides, a low politician, who desires to leave a door open to me and to stand well with the jingoes of his party.
USS Maine explosion American ship USS Maine exploded off the coast of Cuba Spain was blamed for tragedy- 260 sailors died Angered the American people “Remember the Maine”
Yellow Journalism American Journalists who encouraged war with Spain through propaganda Jingoism- Aggressive pride in your country William Randolph Hearst Joseph Pulitzer
Teller Amendment Treaty with Cuba that said the US wouldn’t control Cuba after war with Spain was over
Spanish-American War Mostly fought over seas Only lasted 3 months Fought in the Caribbean and the Philippines More soldiers died of disease than from battle during the conflict
Battle of San Juan Hill Teddy Roosevelt left his position with the government to fight in the war He led a cavalry unit called the Rough Riders in the Battle of San Juan Hill Only major land battle in Cuba of the Spanish American War
George Dewey and the Battle of Manila Bay George Dewey led a major naval attack on the Philippines which freed the country from Spain Major turning point of the war
Effects of the War America won because of their naval supremacy Treaty of Paris(1898)- America gained Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Philippines from Spain America gained dominance of the western Hemisphere
America Controls its territories Foraker Act- Installed US government in Puerto Rico Platt Amendment- Gave US government heavy influence over Cuban government Philippine-American War- gave US colonial control over Philippines despite their attempt for independence