1. The Spanish-American War

2. Who (Countries and Individuals) Spain Spain Valeriano “Butcher” Weyler – sent to end revolt in Cuba Valeriano “Butcher” Weyler – sent to end revolt in Cuba Philippines Philippines Emilio Aguinaldo – 1899: Declared Philippines a republic Emilio Aguinaldo – 1899: Declared Philippines a republic United States United States William McKinley – President William McKinley – President George Dewey – Admiral George Dewey – Admiral Theodore Roosevelt – Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt – Assistant Secretary of the Navy William Randolph Hearst – “Yellow Journalism” William Randolph Hearst – “Yellow Journalism”

3. Spain and Philippines WeylerAguinaldo

4. United States McKinley Dewey Roosevelt Hearst

5. Why (Conflict/History) Cuba rebelled against Spain in 1868 Cuba rebelled against Spain in 1868 Sugar cane destroyed in Cuba – private citizens owned sugar cane fields Sugar cane destroyed in Cuba – private citizens owned sugar cane fields Dupuy de Lome – Spanish Ambassador’s secret letter said McKinley was weak Dupuy de Lome – Spanish Ambassador’s secret letter said McKinley was weak Explosion on the Maine killed 250 U.S. sailors – blamed Spain Explosion on the Maine killed 250 U.S. sailors – blamed Spain McKinley sent a list of demands to Spain McKinley sent a list of demands to Spain Compensation for the Maine, end concentration camps, and Cuban independence Compensation for the Maine, end concentration camps, and Cuban independence Spain accepted most demands, except for Cuban independence Spain accepted most demands, except for Cuban independence April 11, 1898 US Congress sent war message to Spain April 11, 1898 US Congress sent war message to Spain

6. USS Maine

7. Where (locations) Philippines Philippines Cuba - Santiago Cuba - Santiago

8. When (dates) February 15, 1898 – U.S.S. Maine exploded February 15, 1898 – U.S.S. Maine exploded April 11, 1898 - war message sent to Spain April 11, 1898 - war message sent to Spain May 1 st - Dewey attacked Philippines May 1 st - Dewey attacked Philippines July 3d - US sank every Spanish ship July 3d - US sank every Spanish ship December 1898 – Spain recognizes Cuba’s independence December 1898 – Spain recognizes Cuba’s independence February 1899 – Treaty of Paris ratified February 1899 – Treaty of Paris ratified

9. What (battles) Dewey – attacked ships in Manila Bay – destroyed Spanish fleet Dewey – attacked ships in Manila Bay – destroyed Spanish fleet Roosevelt – “Rough Riders” – charged up San Juan Hill Roosevelt – “Rough Riders” – charged up San Juan Hill

11. How (technology/land/sea) Alfred T. Mahan – technology of the sea Alfred T. Mahan – technology of the sea Modern steam-powered, steel-hulled ships Modern steam-powered, steel-hulled ships

12. Outcomes 2,500 Americans died – 400 in battle 2,500 Americans died – 400 in battle “Yellow Fever” - Malaria “Yellow Fever” - Malaria Spain paid 20 million Spain paid 20 million Gave up Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Pacific island of Guam Gave up Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Pacific island of Guam

13. Imperialism Stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations – economically, politically, or militarily Stronger nations attempt to create empires by dominating weaker nations – economically, politically, or militarily