1. A FORCE IN THE WORLD 1880-1910 The “Splendid Little War”

2. War Fever rises Alleged abuses of Cubans by Spain

3. The “Splendid Little War” Newspapers jumped on story

4. The “Splendid Little War” William Randolph Hearst

5. The “Splendid Little War” Joseph Pulitzer

6. The “Splendid Little War” Printed stories of abuse Greatly exaggerated or lied about severity of abuse Became known as Yellow Journalism

7. The “Splendid Little War” DeLome Letter Spanish Minister to the United States

8. The “Splendid Little War” Wrote McKinley was a weak bidder for the admiration of the crowd Meaning that he would bow to pressure

9. The “Splendid Little War”

10. Despite the Spanish apology and the resignation of the minister U.S. was still outraged demanded more action

11. The “Splendid Little War” February 15, 1898 Battleship Maine exploded in the Havana Harbor

13. The “Splendid Little War” 260 sailors were killed Spain was blamed Actually the explosion was probably an accident

15. The “Splendid Little War” “Remember the Maine to hell with Spain” Became the slogan for a response from America

16. The “Splendid Little War” Spain offered peace Too late America demanded War!!!!!!!!!!!!!

17. The “Splendid Little War” April 11,1898 McKinley asked for a declaration of War

18. The “Splendid Little War” Congress approved and passed the Teller Amendment Stated after war was over the United States would give control of Cuba to the Cubans

19. The “Splendid Little War” Battle of Manila Bay

20. The “Splendid Little War” Philippines Admiral Dewey defeated the Spanish Navy without losing a single sailor

22. The “Splendid Little War” Seized the Philippines Cuban Campaign American Army was ill prepared and ill equipped

23. The “Splendid Little War” Issued wool uniforms to troops in a tropical country

24. The “Splendid Little War” Rough Riders lead by Theodore Roosevelt Charge up San Juan hill Santiago Roosevelt became a national hero

25. The “Splendid Little War” Truth be told 10 th Negro Cavalry led by John J Pershing did the fighting

27. The “Splendid Little War” Spanish fleet tried to leave Cuba Destroyed by American gunboats

28. The “Splendid Little War” Next Puerto Rico was invaded Little or no resistance Took over island

29. The “Splendid Little War” War was perceived as a great success 400 American battle casualties

30. The “Splendid Little War” 5,000 died from disease Treaty of Paris ended war Terms of treaty 1. Cuba gained Independence from Spain

31. The “Splendid Little War” 2.Guam (a small island in the Pacific) 3. United States received Puerto Rico 4.Spain sold Philippines to U.S. for 20 million dollars

33. The Debate over Imperialism

34. Arguments for Imperialism 1.New Markets 2.Places for investments 3.New sites for naval bases 4.Civilize the natives

35. The Debate over Imperialism Arguments against Imperialism 1.Too much money spent to defend 2.Other races and countries were entitled to life liberty and pursuit of happiness

36. The Debate over Imperialism Filipino Uprising Upset over trading Spanish rule for American rule Emilio Aguinaldo led rebellion

37. The Debate over Imperialism He helped U.S. drive Spain out of the Philippine Islands Now he is leading the uprising against the U. S.

38. The Debate over Imperialism U.S. fought a guerilla war Took 3 years and 7,000 American casualties 20,000 Filipinos died in the fighting

39. The Debate over Imperialism Along with 200,000 Filipino citizens Agreement in 1934 Philippines would become independent in 1944

40. The Debate over Imperialism Why did this not happen? World War II

41. The Debate over Imperialism On July 4, 1946 Republic of the Philippines was born

42. The Debate over Imperialism Puerto Rico and Cuba

43. The Debate over Imperialism Cuba had problems 1.no strong government 2.starvation of their people 3.Disease 4.crime

44. The Debate over Imperialism 1902 Platt Amendment –StatedUnited States had the right to intervene in Cuba’s affairs if necessary for the –Protection of life liberty and individual liberty

45. The Debate over Imperialism Leased naval base around Guantanamo bay

46. Big Stick America and the World 1901-1917

47. Roosevelt Corollary and Big Stick Diplomacy “speak softly and carry a big stick” Based on Monroe Doctrine

48. Monroe Doctrine Europe to stay out of Latin America United States will stay out of European wars and business

49. Annual message to Congress Reinforced Monroe Document and added that if Latin American countires default United States will intervene

50. Military action would be last resort

51. Dollar Diplomacy Utilizing of financial strength and clout rather than military force Taft did not like war

52. Nicaragua Concern of a rival canal being built by an European power United States assisted (private sources not government) Overthrew government

53. Taft’s administration pushed for a loan to Nicaragua to pay for debt to Britain Also American was appointed collector of customs to insure payment of debt to United States

54. In 1912 to calm situation United States sent 2,500 Marines to protect United States interest in Nicaragua thus calming the situation

55. Canada Taft proposed a reciprocal agreement on trade with Canada Some thought this was as disguised as the beginnings of annexing Canada

56. This led to a new government in Canada and the treaty was rejected

57. Mexico and Latin America

59. Intervention in Mexico Revolution in Mexico Victoriano Huerta

61. Wilson refused to recognize Vera Cruz operation Sailors arrested

62. Wilson sent Marines United the entire Mexican Population behind Huerta

63. 19 Americans were killed and Wilson was in an no win situation

64. A Negotiated settlement was arranged Mexico would still be a thorn in Wilson’s side

65. United States recognized new government after Huerta was forced out

66. Pancho Villa Rebel against new government and was originally a U. S. supporter

68. Any Similarities ?

69. –Villa attacked border town –Columbus New Mexico –18 Americans were killed

70. U. S. forces drove off attack General John J. “Black Jack” Pershing Sent to hunt Villa down in Mexico