Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Spanish American War. The Coming of War A.Cuban rebellion against Spain B.American ship the Maine blown up in Cuban Harbor.

Published bySophia Parrish Modified over 8 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "Spanish American War. The Coming of War A.Cuban rebellion against Spain B.American ship the Maine blown up in Cuban Harbor."— Presentation transcript:

1 Spanish American War

2 The Coming of War A.Cuban rebellion against Spain B.American ship the Maine blown up in Cuban Harbor

3 The Coming of War C.Americans support Cubans 1.Spanish General Weyler- sent to restore order putting the Cubans in concentration camps 2.“Yellow Journalism”- fueled by exaggerated stories published by rival newspapers

4 The Coming of War D.Calling out for War 1.U.S. intervention? 2.Cuban loyalists are mad 3.Letter on McKinley printed in NY Times a.“Remember the Maine” b. April 14, 1898

5 War on 2 Fronts A.U.S. Blockades Cuba 1.Guerilla warfare used by Cuban army

6 War on 2 Fronts B.Battle in Cuba 1.More died in training camps than in war 2.June 14, 1898- “Rough Riders” land in Santiago a.Kettle Hill and San Juan Hill b.Aug. 12, 1898 ended the “splendid little war”

7 American Empire Born A.Debate over the Philippines 1.Rebellion by Filipinos aided by Americans 2.1946- becomes independent country

8 Treaty of Paris A.Ended war B.U.S. becomes an imperial power C.U.S. freed Cuba, and annexed Guam & Puerto Rico

9 American Empire Born B.Puerto Rico 1.Foraker Act 1900: made Puerto Rico an “unincorporated territory” Puerto Ricans are not citizens & congress can pass whatever laws they want a.Jones Act 1917: Puerto Ricans became U.S. citizens b.1947: Puerto Ricans could elect their own governor

10 American Empire Born C.Platt Amendment 1.No treaty limiting independence 2.U.S. had right to intervene in Cuba 3.Cuba could not go into debt 4.U.S. could buy or lease land for naval and refueling stations **Made Cuba a U.S. protectorate

Download ppt "Spanish American War. The Coming of War A.Cuban rebellion against Spain B.American ship the Maine blown up in Cuban Harbor."

Similar presentations

THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR UNITED STATES HISTORY CHAPTER 12.2.

THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR UNITED STATES HISTORY CHAPTER 12.2.
The Spanish-American War.   At the end of this lesson you will:  Know the role that Jose’ Marti’, Cuba’s sugar exports, and American tariffs played.

The Spanish-American War.   At the end of this lesson you will:  Know the role that Jose’ Marti’, Cuba’s sugar exports, and American tariffs played.
The Spanish-American War. Terms and People José Martí – Cuban patriot who launched a war for independence from Spain in 1895 William Randolph Hearst –

The Spanish-American War. Terms and People José Martí – Cuban patriot who launched a war for independence from Spain in 1895 William Randolph Hearst –
Explain the causes of the Spanish-American War.

Explain the causes of the Spanish-American War.
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.
1898 Cuba and Puerto Rico the last colonies of Spain in the Western Hemisphere. The Cuban Rebellion begins Sugar Cane Created wealth for Spain Produced.

1898 Cuba and Puerto Rico the last colonies of Spain in the Western Hemisphere. The Cuban Rebellion begins Sugar Cane Created wealth for Spain Produced.
1898: Cuban & Puerto Rico are Spain’s last American possessions, Americans don’t like the Spanish so close Cuba has made Spain rich, supplied 1/3 of.

1898: Cuban & Puerto Rico are Spain’s last American possessions, Americans don’t like the Spanish so close Cuba has made Spain rich, supplied 1/3 of.
Spanish American War. The Cuban Rebellion Cuba colony of Spain Sugar cane in Cuba made Spain very wealthy – Produced 1/3 of world’s sugar cane 1868 Cuban.

Spanish American War. The Cuban Rebellion Cuba colony of Spain Sugar cane in Cuba made Spain very wealthy – Produced 1/3 of world’s sugar cane 1868 Cuban.
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 ( )
The war of the United States with Spain was very brief. Its results were many, startling, and of world-wide meaning. --Henry Cabot Lodge.

"The war of the United States with Spain was very brief. Its results were many, startling, and of world-wide meaning." --Henry Cabot Lodge.
The Spanish American War Samoset Middle School 8 th Grade Social Studies.

The Spanish American War Samoset Middle School 8 th Grade Social Studies.
Jeopardy Vocab #1Vocab #2Vocab #3 Alaska & Hawaii Spanish American War Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500.

Jeopardy Vocab #1Vocab #2Vocab #3 Alaska & Hawaii Spanish American War Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500 Q $100 Q $200 Q $300 Q $400 Q $500.
THE SPANISH – AMERICAN WAR

THE SPANISH – AMERICAN WAR
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, 1898 Libertyville HS. The Situation in Cuba Cuba is Spain’s last colony in the Western Hemisphere Spain’s rule was harsh (200k Cubans.

Spanish-American War, 1898 Libertyville HS. The Situation in Cuba Cuba is Spain’s last colony in the Western Hemisphere Spain’s rule was harsh (200k Cubans.
SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR Sec Pages

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR Sec Pages
THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR

THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
The Spanish-American War Chapter 16 Section 2. Words to Know Yellow Journalism: The publishing of exaggerated or made-up news stories to attract readers.

The Spanish-American War Chapter 16 Section 2. Words to Know Yellow Journalism: The publishing of exaggerated or made-up news stories to attract readers.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google