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Spanish-American War Aim: What were the causes of the Spanish- American War? Do Now: Should the US get involved in other countries?

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1 Spanish-American War Aim: What were the causes of the Spanish- American War? Do Now: Should the US get involved in other countries?

2 Spain Owned colonies since Columbus 1890s – few colonies left
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines Colonists want independence like rest of Americas

3 Cuba Revolts throughout 19th century
Put down by Spanish soldiers 1895 – economic depression  revolt General Weyler “the Butcher” sent to Cuba

4 Cuba Cubans forced to live in concentration camps
Thousands die from starvation and disease Disrupt American trade with Cuba

5 Yellow Journalism Style of journalism that exaggerates and sensationalizes the news Named after “The Yellow Kid” comic strip U.S. alarmed at this brutality by Spanish

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7 War 1898 – Pres. McKinley didn’t want war
Public opinion from newspapers forces McKinley Spain must halt poor treatment of Cubans Nothing changes

8 War McKinley sends naval ship, U.S.S. Maine to Cuba to protect U.S. citizens Maine explodes and sinks Kills 260 sailors U.S. blames Spain – “Remember the Maine!” Demand Cuba independence  Spain refuses War begins

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10 War in Philippines T. Roosevelt – assistant secretary of navy
Navy in Hong Kong put on alert Commodore George Dewey joins with Filipino rebels Emilio Aguinaldo – leader Battle in Manila Bay U.S. victory

11 War in the caribbean Total US Army soldiers – 28,000
Rough Riders – volunteer cavalry assembled by Roosevelt Cowboys, miners, policemen Battle of San Juan Hill Rough Riders and soldiers capture hill By August war is over

12 Spanish-American War Aim: What were the important results of the Spanish-American War? Do Now: What were the causes of the Spanish-American War?

13 Results of the War U.S. demands and receives Spain’s colonies
Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines, Cuba End of Spanish presence Sec. of State John Hay “a splendid little war”

14 The Philippines Filipinos fought alongside US for independence
McKinley decides it should be a colony of US Filipinos rebel US troops don’t gain control until 1902

15 Cuba and Puerto Rico Platt Amendment – gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuban affairs anytime there was a threat to life, liberty, and individual property. US naval base at Guantanamo Bay Puerto Rico now a U.S. territory 1917 – self-governing territory and Puerto Ricans become US citizens

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