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The Spanish American War

The war is quick America got involved in the war between Cuba and Spain after the U.S.S. Maine exploded.America got involved in the war between Cuba and Spain after the U.S.S. Maine exploded. War is in the Caribbean and the Philippines.War is in the Caribbean and the Philippines. War lasts four months.War lasts four months.

War in Cuba Americans were not ready for this warAmericans were not ready for this war Rough Riders (organized by TR)Rough Riders (organized by TR) Battle of San Juan HillBattle of San Juan Hill –Rough Riders destroyed the Spanish Fleet in Santiago Bay Fighting ended August 12, 1898 (2 days after the Battle of San Juan Hill ended)Fighting ended August 12, 1898 (2 days after the Battle of San Juan Hill ended)

Rough Rider

War in Philippines America DESTROYED the Spanish FleetAmerica DESTROYED the Spanish Fleet America captured the city of Manila.America captured the city of Manila. Philippines won their independence from Spain.Philippines won their independence from Spain.

Results of the War: U.S. Gains Territories U.S. won control of Puerto RicoU.S. won control of Puerto Rico U.S. won control of Guam.U.S. won control of Guam. Cuba gained freedom from Spain.Cuba gained freedom from Spain. U.S. paid $20 million for the Philippines.U.S. paid $20 million for the Philippines. U.S. lost 379 soldiers in battle/ 5000 soldiers died from yellow fever.U.S. lost 379 soldiers in battle/ 5000 soldiers died from yellow fever.

Ruling Puerto Rico 1900 Foraker Act set up a new government, which gave Puerto Ricans little say.1900 Foraker Act set up a new government, which gave Puerto Ricans little say. Puerto Ricans were made U.S. citizens in 1917.Puerto Ricans were made U.S. citizens in U.S. set up schools, improved health care and built roads.U.S. set up schools, improved health care and built roads.

Ruling Cuba American soldiers stayed in Cuba after the war and did not give Cuba its freedom.American soldiers stayed in Cuba after the war and did not give Cuba its freedom. U.S. let Cuba write its own constitution.U.S. let Cuba write its own constitution. Platt Amendment limited Cuba’s right to make treaties and borrow money.Platt Amendment limited Cuba’s right to make treaties and borrow money. –U.S. could intervene in Cuban affairs. –U.S. took control of naval base at Guantanamo Bay.

Ruling the Philippines U.S. took control after the war. Filipinos fought the U.S. for their independence. 1902: U.S. sets up a government, similar to the one in Puerto Rico Filipinos were not given citizenship 1946: Philippines finally given independence. U.S. took control after the war. Filipinos fought the U.S. for their independence. 1902: U.S. sets up a government, similar to the one in Puerto Rico Filipinos were not given citizenship 1946: Philippines finally given independence.

Spanish American War Is Over Where to next for the U.S.? –Hmmmmmmmm??