9.2 the spanish-american war
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9.2 The Spanish-American War. Objectives. Explain that causes of the Spanish-American War Identify the major battles of the war Describe the consequences of the war, including the debate over imperialism . Causes of the War. Cubans rebel against the Spanish - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
9.2 THE SPANISH-
AMERICAN WAR
OBJECTIVES Explain that causes of the
Spanish-American War Identify the major battles of the
war Describe the consequences of
the war, including the debate over imperialism
CAUSES OF THE WAR Cubans rebel against the Spanish
Americans invested in sugar cane in Cuba1895 Cuban Jose Marti launches war
Used guerrilla tactics Spanish responded with reconcentration
camps American’s favored the Cubans
Yellow PressWilliam Randolph HearstPublished sensational headlines and
pictures on front pages…Exaggerated! De Lome Letter
Jingoism –
YELLOW JOURNALISM
CAUSES CONT. The Maine blows up
U.S. navy shipYellow Press accuses Spain
Nation goes to warWar fever across the nation Spain tried to make concessionsTeller Amendment
Government would NOT annex Cuba
AMERICAN TROOPS BATTLE SPANISH George Dewey
Lead navy into the Spanish-held PhilippinesQuickly destroyed Spanish fleetFilipino Emilio Aguinaldo fought against the
Spanish, too U.S. in Cuba
June 1898, capture Guantanamo BayTroops not prepared for battleRough Riders-T. Roosevelt After battle of San Juan Hill-Spanish
surrendered
ROUGH RIDERS
GENERAL SCHAFTER
SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
TR GAINS FAME
EFFECTS OF WAR Treaty of Paris
Dec. 1898 officially ended warSpain gave up Cuba, Puerto Rico, GuamSold Philippines for $20 million to U.S.
Debate Imperialism What should we do with the Philippines?Election of McKinley/Roosevelt showed
Americans as imperialisticWar marked turning point in U.S. foreign
policy