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.