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USS Maine Grover Cleveland thought the war would hurt the American economy -He orders Spain to stop the harsh treatment of the Cubans -USS Maine sent to Cuba in January in 1898 to break up riots in Cuba -America intercepts letter from Spain calling him (McKinley) “weak” -February 8 – Maine exploded and Cuba declares independence or war
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Manila Bay (Philippines)
-Roosevelt sends a fleet under the command of George Dewey who contacts the leader Emilio Aguinaldo of the rebel forces in Cuba -Dewey’s cruisers destroy the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay -Victory because Filipinos fought alongside Americans
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Caribbean “Rough Riders” Teddy Roosevelt
Cavalry - horseback Battle of San Juan Hill Destroyed Spanish fleet Captured Puerto Rico
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End Results In December 1898, US gets: Philippines - $20 million
Puerto Rico Guam Platt Amendment: gave America control over Cuba and the use of Guantanamo Bay
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