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Introduction to Spanish-American War “A Splendid Little War” John Hay, Secretary of State, 1898

Background: Who? Where? Spain vs. America Phillipines, Cuba (Spain’s Colonies)

Background: USA Cuba The Philippines

Why? Help give freedom to Spain’s colonies!

Spain’s Reconcentration Policy What? Civilians were forced into government run camps (with bad conditions) Why? Spain was fighting a guerilla war and needed to separate “good” from “bad guys How did it lead to war? Made Spain look bad in American eyes

American Economic Interests What? Many of Cuba’s sugar plantations were owned by Americans Why? Protecting their economic interests How did it lead to war? Made Americans more likely to help out Cuba

“Yellow Journalists” Newspaper created highly exaggerated stories What? Newspaper created highly exaggerated stories Why? Make more $ if they keep you scared and interested How did it lead to war? Made Americans want war!

Frederic Remington’s Disrobing Propaganda “Yellow Journalism” “You furnish the pictures, I’ll furnish the war William Randolph Hearst Frederic Remington’s Disrobing Propaganda

Slide Analysis: Judge Cartoon

Sinking of the Maine in Havana Harbor What? USS Maine explodes in Havana, Cuba Harbor Most Americans believe it was Spain’s fault 1976 US Navy analyzed the sunken ship, decided that the hull blew OUT not IN How did it lead to war? “Spark” that started the war “Remember the Maine! To hell with Spain!”

Slide Analysis: Headline of the Maine Explosion Maine Explosion Caused by Bomb or Torpedo? 2/17/1898 New York World

Thinking Slide: Which of these do you think was most responsible for the nation going to war?

Manila Bay What Happened at Manila Bay? Surprise naval attack sunk the crumbling Spanish Navy Made Americans feel very superior

Rough Riders Who were the Rough Riders? Who was their leader? Teddy Roosevelt resigns as Asst Secy of the Navy to lead a “Cowboy Calvary” Brought his own photographer Teddy’s popularity from this leads to his becoming v.p. and president

Rough Riders What famous Battle did they participate in? San Juan Hill African Americans also helped but get no credit

Teddy Roosevelt

Results US defeats Spain & becomes a world power Teddy Roosevelt elected Vice President in 1900 and becomes President in 1901 when McKinley is shot US must decide what to do about Spain’s former colonies (Phillipines, Puerto Rico, and Cuba)

Do you think the war was a good idea? Thinking Slide Do you think the war was a good idea?