Objective: Tues., Feb. 5 th and Wed., Feb. 6th Objective: You will become familiar with causes and effects of the Spanish American War and with the benefits of the Panama Canal. Procedure: 1.Notes over the Spanish American War/Panama Canal 2.Quiz Review 3.Asia Imperialism map Reminders: 1.Quiz on Thurs./Fri. 2.Portfolios due Thurs./Fri. 3.I will be submitting grades on Monday

The Spanish American War War in Cuba and the Philippines

Conflict in Cuba In the late 1800’s, Cuba wanted independence from Spain Jose Marti worked for Cuba’s independence after he was exiled—called for a revolt in Cuba Marti’s revolt was put down and he died in battle Cuban farmers were put into concentration camps so they couldn’t help fight against Spain

The Sinking of the Maine The U.S. sent the USS Maine to Cuba to protect U.S. lives and property The Maine exploded and a U.S. newspaper blamed the explosion on Spain even though there was no proof—Congress declared war on Spain The Spanish were quickly defeated by Cuban and U.S. soldiers

The Platt Amendment The U.S. ended the Spanish American War by defeating the Spanish in the Philippines In the Platt Amendment, the U.S. received the right to intervene in Cuba and was allowed to build a naval base at Guantanamo Bay The U.S. got control over the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

The Panama Canal The French were unsuccessful in building a canal in the 1800’s Work began on the Panama Canal in 1904, and it opened in 1914 The Panama Canal made it possible to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean All travelers pay a toll, but it is worth it—cut down travel time and travel costs During construction, scientists discovered that mosquitoes carried yellow fever

The Panama Canal