Transcript SPANISH / AMERICAN WAR - Dwight D. Eisenhower Junior High

SPANISH / AMERICAN
WAR
Rebellion Against Spain
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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 Journalism
The U.S. goes to War
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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!
to Hell with Spain”
The War in the Philippines
 Philippine Islands also fighting for independence
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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 Caribbean
 Americans rush to help the war cause
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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 War
 Spain forced to give up her colonies
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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 Paris
 Ended the Spanish American War Dec. 1898
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U.S acquires islands of Puerto Rico, Philippines and
Guam
 Spain given $20 million
 Expands U.S. interest around the globe
The 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 notebook
Writing questions
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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.