8. SPANISH / AMERICAN WAR

9. Rebellion Against Spain
Cuba, along with the Philippines, want independence from Spain
Spain tries to stop rebellion & sends in General Valerino “The Butcher” Weyler
U.S. businessmen feared the Cuban rebellion would interfere with trade with Cuba.
U.S. newspapers write of Spain's cruel treatment in Cuba
Yellow Journalism: Sensational style of writing, often exaggerated

10. Yellow Journalism

11. The U.S. goes to War President McKinley does not want war.
Demands Spain end harsh treatment in Cuba
January 1898 The U.S.S. Maine explodes in Havana’s Harbor (now possibly considered an accident)
Papers call for war! “Remember the Maine, to Hell with Spain”
U.S. calls for an independent Cuba, Spain refuses and the war begins

12. “Remember the Maine! to Hell with Spain”

14. The War in the Philippines
Philippine Islands also fighting for independence from Spain
1st battle of the war was in the Philippines
Commodore Dewey wins easily in the Battle of Manila Bay
Spanish fleet in S.E. Asia destroyed
Dewey is an instant hero !!!

17. The War in the Caribbean
Americans rush to help the war cause
T.R. joins & starts the “Rough Riders” –1st U.S. Volunteer Calvary Unit
Many African Americans fought well (save T.R.’s Rough Riders at San Juan Hill)
Quick victories in Cuba & Puerto Rico
Many soldiers get sick or die from diseases
“A splendid little war” for the Americans

19. Results of the War Spain forced to give up her colonies
U.S gains Puerto Rico, Philippines and Guam
Philippines resist U.S. rule & fight for 4 years
Cuba freed but had to sign the Platt Amendment, giving U.S. the right to intervene in Cuban affairs
U.S. given a naval base in Guantanamo Bay
Puerto Rico ruled by U.S. until 1917 then given self rule

20. Treaty of Paris Ended the Spanish American War Dec. 1898
U.S acquires islands of Puerto Rico, Philippines and Guam
Spain given $20 million
Expands U.S. interest around the globe

21. The Anti-Imperialist League
Many people upset with America’s treatment of former Spanish colonies
Many prominent Americans like Andrew Carnegie, Jane Addams & Mark Twain join the Anti-Imperialist League (believed U.S. should not deny other countries the right to self rule)
Most Americans wanted imperialism !!!!!

24. In your notebook Writing questions
Describe the events that brought the United States into war with Spain.
Elaborate on the reasons why Secretary of State John Hay claimed that the Spanish American War was a “splendid little war.”
Assess whether America was correct in taking over and ruling the Philippines.