1. 7-3.7 – THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR American Imperialism

2. 1. The Monroe Doctrine A. In 1823, President James Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine. B. It stated that the Americas were “off limits” to further colonization by European countries

3. 2. Cuban Independence from Spain A. Cuba was a Spanish colony, and declared its independence in 1868. It fought with Spain for 10 years to become Emancipated, or free. B. In the 1890s, America developed economic interests in Cuba. C. In 1895 Jose Marti launched a second attempt for independence.

4. 3. Spanish-American War A. In 1898 the United States was drawn into a conflict with Spain, partially due to yellow journalism or biased reporting. B. The United States claimed the Monroe Doctrine gave them the right to attack Spain. C. The U.S. sent the USS Maine, a warship, to Havana harbor, which exploded while docked.

5. 4. Spanish-American War (continued) A. With the explosion of the Maine, and an official declaration of war journalists printed sensational and competitive headlines. Sometimes they were entirely false! B. The US attacked the Philippines at the same time they were involved in Cuba, resulting in a two-front war. C. After the war, the U.S. Gained Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

6. 5. Cuban Independence from the U.S. A. Instead of giving independence to Cuba, the United States set up military rule and directly controlled Cuban Affairs B. The Cubans resented America as their influence spread. This included a leased Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay. C. Filipinos didn’t receive independence either. D. The Americans had a taste of Imperialism, and they liked it!

7. Guantanamo Bay

8. 6. The Roosevelt Corollary A. In 1904 Teddy Roosevelt issued the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine B. It said the United States was an international police power in the Western Hemisphere, giving them the ability to intervene in Latin America C. To show off their power, Roosevelt sent the U.S. navy, the Great White Fleet, on a tour around the world D. During this time, the United States helped start a revolt in Panama, in exchange for the rights to build the Panama Canal.

9. Roosevelt Corollary Western HemisphereGreat White Fleet

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