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SPANISH / AMERICANSPANISH / AMERICAN WAR WAR
Rebellion Against SpainRebellion 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
Yellow JournalismYellow Journalism
The U.S. goes to WarThe 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
““Remember the Maine! Remember the Maine! to Hell with Spain”to Hell with Spain”
The War in the PhilippinesThe 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 !!!
The War in the CaribbeanThe 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
Results of the WarResults 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 Cuba @ Guantanamo Bay Puerto Rico ruled by U.S. until 1917 then given self
rule
Treaty of ParisTreaty 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
The Anti-Imperialist LeagueThe 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 !!!!!
In your notebookIn your notebookWriting questionsWriting 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.
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