Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

The Spanish American War

Published byMaryann Armstrong Modified over 5 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "The Spanish American War"— Presentation transcript:

1 The Spanish American War

2 Objectives Contrast American opinions regarding the Cuban revolt against Spain Identify events that escalated the conflict between the United States and Spain Trace the course of the Spanish-American War and its results

3 Cubans Rebel Against Spain
American Interest in Cuba The Second War for Independence President Franklin Pierce offers to buy Cuba from Spain American sympathize with Cuban revolts in 1868 & 1878 After emancipation Americans begin to invest millions of dollars in Cuba Poet and journalist, used a guerrilla campaign and destroyed American-owned sugar mills and plantations Cuba Libre! Jose Marti Support Spain to protect investments Saw similarities to the American revolution American opinion was split

4 War Fever Escalates Yellow Journalism Headlines Wars
Valeriano Weyler Spanish General Herded ~300,000 into concentration camps 1000s die from hunger and disease Yellow Journalism Sensational style of writing, which exaggerates the news to lure and enrage readers “You furnish the pictures and I’ll furnish the war” William Randolph Hurst

5 War Fever Escalates No one really knew how it exploded
The De Lome Letter The U.S.S. Maine Explodes Enrique Dupuy de Lome Spanish Minister to the United States Personal letter stole by Cuban rebel Criticized President McKinley Weak Bidder for the admiration of the crowd Americans became angry and several days later … No one really knew how it exploded Newspapers claimed that the Spanish blew up the ship Offered $50,000 for the capture of the Spaniards who committed the act

6 War with Spain Erupts Spain tries to give concessions
“Remember the Maine” Spain tries to give concessions April 20, 1898 U.S. declares war

7 War with Spain Erupts 125,000 Americans volunteer
The War in the Philippines The War in the Caribbean U.S. invades the Philippines 1st George Dewey Destroys the Spanish fleet in Manila Filipinos support U.S. 11,000 US solders plus Filipino rebels defeat the Spanish 125,000 Americans volunteer American blockage traps Spanish fleet in Havana harbor

8 War with Spain Erupts Rough Riders Treaty of Paris
San Juan Hill Second battle after Kettle Hill Roosevelt doubted “Hero of Sane Juan Hill Spanish try to escape via sea and are destoyed America invade Puerto Rico “a splendid little war” Sec of State John Hay 15 week war Spain freed Cuba Turned over Guam & Puerto Rico Sold Philippines for $20 million

Download ppt "The Spanish American War"

Similar presentations

STANDARD(S): 11.1 Students analyze the significant events in the founding of the nation. LESSON OBJECTIVES/ GOALS/ SWBAT 1.Contrast American opinions regarding.

STANDARD(S): 11.1 Students analyze the significant events in the founding of the nation. LESSON OBJECTIVES/ GOALS/ SWBAT 1.Contrast American opinions regarding.
Day 61 Spanish American War. US -Spanish Tension Spain had been a dominant empire since the early 1500’s Monroe Doctrine (Pres. 5) US interest in Cuba:

Day 61 Spanish American War. US -Spanish Tension Spain had been a dominant empire since the early 1500’s Monroe Doctrine (Pres. 5) US interest in Cuba:
The Spanish- American War 12.4.  By the end of the1800’s, Spain—once the most powerful colonial nation on earth—had lost most of its colonies.  It kept.

The Spanish- American War  By the end of the1800’s, Spain—once the most powerful colonial nation on earth—had lost most of its colonies.  It kept.
The Spanish-American War Ch. 10-2. Where is Cuba? How far is Cuba from the United States?

The Spanish-American War Ch Where is Cuba? How far is Cuba from the United States?
United States Imperialism At the Turn of the Century (1867-1917)

United States Imperialism At the Turn of the Century ( )
Causes of the Spanish- American War (1898) 1.Explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor, Cuba 2.The De Lome Letter: Called President McKinley “Weak” 3.The.

Causes of the Spanish- American War (1898) 1.Explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor, Cuba 2.The De Lome Letter: Called President McKinley “Weak” 3.The.
10-30-07 Obj: To understand the causes and effects of the Spanish-American War Focus: Define Imperialism and the causes of American Imperialism.

Obj: To understand the causes and effects of the Spanish-American War Focus: Define Imperialism and the causes of American Imperialism.
Spanish American War 1898. Spanish territories Once a great power Once a great power 1800s control Philippines and Cuba 1800s control Philippines and.

Spanish American War Spanish territories Once a great power Once a great power 1800s control Philippines and Cuba 1800s control Philippines and.
Spanish American War. Back Ground Cuba was a colony of Spain Americans businesses interests in Cuba – 50 million in sugar cane plantations Proximity –

Spanish American War. Back Ground Cuba was a colony of Spain Americans businesses interests in Cuba – 50 million in sugar cane plantations Proximity –
McKinley’s Diplomatic Approach McKinley wanted to avoid war and take a diplomatic approach Successful at first but doesn’t last long Spain recalled Weyler.

McKinley’s Diplomatic Approach McKinley wanted to avoid war and take a diplomatic approach Successful at first but doesn’t last long Spain recalled Weyler.
THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR. Cuba vs. Spain Cubans tried to revolt against Spain between 1868-1878. –Not successful Spain did abolish slavery in Cuba U.S.

THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR. Cuba vs. Spain Cubans tried to revolt against Spain between –Not successful Spain did abolish slavery in Cuba U.S.
The Spanish American War. Spanish Conflict Spain is still in control of Cuba by the end of the 1800’s Americans begin to become sympathetic to Cubans.

The Spanish American War. Spanish Conflict Spain is still in control of Cuba by the end of the 1800’s Americans begin to become sympathetic to Cubans.
Introduction to the Spanish-American War “A Splendid Little War” John Hay, Secretary of State, 1898.

Introduction to the Spanish-American War “A Splendid Little War” John Hay, Secretary of State, 1898.
The United States Takes Hawaii  A stop between China and East India  By mid 19 th century, Americans had sugar plantations throughout  Foreign workers.

The United States Takes Hawaii  A stop between China and East India  By mid 19 th century, Americans had sugar plantations throughout  Foreign workers.
 Americans tried to buy Cuba from Spain in 1854-Spain refused.  Cubans rebelled against Spain › (1 st time) Cubans lost but Americans gained control.

 Americans tried to buy Cuba from Spain in 1854-Spain refused.  Cubans rebelled against Spain › (1 st time) Cubans lost but Americans gained control.
Spanish American War. Why was the US interested in Cuba? It is 90 miles south of FL Spanish “would rather see Cuba sunk in the ocean” then sell to United.

Spanish American War. Why was the US interested in Cuba? It is 90 miles south of FL Spanish “would rather see Cuba sunk in the ocean” then sell to United.
 US wants control over Cuba  Close to home  Business interests ▪ US businesses invested billions in sugar cane plantations  Cubans rebel against Spain.

 US wants control over Cuba  Close to home  Business interests ▪ US businesses invested billions in sugar cane plantations  Cubans rebel against Spain.
Section 10-2 The Spanish-American War. Cubans Rebel Against Spain Jose Marti- Cuban poet and journalist in exile in New York. Launched a revolution in.

Section 10-2 The Spanish-American War. Cubans Rebel Against Spain Jose Marti- Cuban poet and journalist in exile in New York. Launched a revolution in.
The Spanish American War Part 2. Cubans Rebel Against Spain.

The Spanish American War Part 2. Cubans Rebel Against Spain.
STANDARD(S) ADRESSED: 11.4 Students trace the rise of the United States to its role as a world power in the twentieth century. LESSON OBJECTIVES/ GOALS/

STANDARD(S) ADRESSED: 11.4 Students trace the rise of the United States to its role as a world power in the twentieth century. LESSON OBJECTIVES/ GOALS/

Similar presentations

Ads by Google