2. The Spanish American War Mr. Dunneback 6 th Grade U.S. History 11/13/2008

3. Reasons for the Spanish American War Protection of American Business interests in Cuba Protection of American Business interests in Cuba

4. Reasons for the Spanish American War American Support of Cuban Rebels to gain independence from Spain American Support of Cuban Rebels to gain independence from Spain http://www.pbs.org/crucible/music_gallery.html http://www.pbs.org/crucible/music_gallery.html

5. Reasons for the Spanish American War Rising tensions as a result of the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor Rising tensions as a result of the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor

6. Reasons for the Spanish American War Yellow Journalism- Exaggerated news reports of events. Yellow Journalism- Exaggerated news reports of events.

7. Reasons for the Spanish American War Summary: Economic interests and public opinion often influence U.S. involvement in international affairs Summary: Economic interests and public opinion often influence U.S. involvement in international affairs

8. Events of the War- write yellow After the U.S.S. Maine was exploded, the US Congress declared war on spain After the U.S.S. Maine was exploded, the US Congress declared war on spain The first battle was fought in Manila Bay in the Philippines of the Pacific Ocean. The first battle was fought in Manila Bay in the Philippines of the Pacific Ocean. Commander George Dewey defeated the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay in a mere 7 hours. Commander George Dewey defeated the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay in a mere 7 hours. The U.S. Army placed the Cuban City of Santiago under siege- a long lasting attack. The U.S. Army placed the Cuban City of Santiago under siege- a long lasting attack. After their defeat at Santiago, the Spanish signed an armistice- an agreement to stop fighting. After their defeat at Santiago, the Spanish signed an armistice- an agreement to stop fighting. The war was over in just 4 months The war was over in just 4 months

9. Events of the War- no need to write this More than 5,000 American soldiers died, mostly from diseases like malaria and yellow fever. More than 5,000 American soldiers died, mostly from diseases like malaria and yellow fever. Spain agreed to give the U.S. control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Phillipines Islands. Spain agreed to give the U.S. control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Phillipines Islands. Cuba became independent in 1902 and the Philippines followed suit in 1946, but Puerto Rico and Guam remain U.S. territories. Cuba became independent in 1902 and the Philippines followed suit in 1946, but Puerto Rico and Guam remain U.S. territories.

10. Results of the Spanish American War The United States Emerges as a world Power The United States Emerges as a world Power

11. Results of the War The Spanish American War made two new heroes- Commodore George Dewey and Theodore Roosevelt The Spanish American War made two new heroes- Commodore George Dewey and Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt became famous for his leadership in the siege of Santiago. Theodore Roosevelt became famous for his leadership in the siege of Santiago. He led a cavalry of “Rough Riders” up San Juan Hill. He led a cavalry of “Rough Riders” up San Juan Hill. The rough riders were a hand selected group of cowhands and college athletes. The rough riders were a hand selected group of cowhands and college athletes. In reality, the attack was on foot and the hill was actually cattle hill. In reality, the attack was on foot and the hill was actually cattle hill.

12. Teddy Roosevelt After returning from Cuba, Teddy was elected governor of New York After returning from Cuba, Teddy was elected governor of New York Two years later her was elected Vice President under William McKinney Two years later her was elected Vice President under William McKinney When McKinney was shot by an anarchist, Teddy became President in 1901. When McKinney was shot by an anarchist, Teddy became President in 1901.

13. The Panama Canal In the early 1900’s the only way to make a trip from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific was to sail around South America In the early 1900’s the only way to make a trip from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific was to sail around South America By cutting a canal into the isthmus- a narrow strip of land connecting North and South America, this trip would be much shorter By cutting a canal into the isthmus- a narrow strip of land connecting North and South America, this trip would be much shorter The project for the Panama canal made sense because it would allow for US ships to travel quicker in the event of an attack. The project for the Panama canal made sense because it would allow for US ships to travel quicker in the event of an attack.

14. Results of the Spanish American War Cuba gained independence from Spain Cuba gained independence from Spain

15. Results of the Spanish American War The United States gained possession of the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico The United States gained possession of the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

16. Results of the Spanish American War Summary: The United States emerged as a world power as a result of victory over Spain in the Spanish American War. Summary: The United States emerged as a world power as a result of victory over Spain in the Spanish American War.

17. Review- Exit Slip On One side of the card answer fill in the blanks for Causes of the Spanish American War. On One side of the card answer fill in the blanks for Causes of the Spanish American War. On the Other side fill in the blanks for Results of the Spanish American War. On the Other side fill in the blanks for Results of the Spanish American War.

18. Exit Slip- Causes of the Spanish American War 1) The U.S. battleship________ in Cuba’s________ Harbor was sunk mysteriously on Feb 15, 1898 2) Many Americans thought the United States should help the Cuban rebels gain independence from_________ 3) Other Americans wanted Spain out of Cuba so that the United States could control the island and protect_____ _________ _________there. 4) American newspapers stirred people up by printing sensational stories known as ________ ___________ RESULTS 1) Cuba got limited__________ from Spain 2) The Unites States gained a number of Spain’s countries:__________,_____, and the_________ 3) The U.S. paid Spain $__________ for the Phillipines 4) _________ __________ became a national hero. President McKinney chose him to be his running mate in the next election 5) The U.S. victory made them a _________ _________ in international affairs.

19. Exit Slip- Results of the Spanish- American War 1) Cuba got limited__________ from Spain 2) The Unites States gained a number of Spain’s countries:__________,_____, and the_________ 3) The U.S. paid Spain $__________ for the Phillipines 4) _________ __________ became a national hero. President McKinney chose him to be his running mate in the next election 5) The U.S. victory made them a _________ _________ in international affairs.