A FORCE IN THE WORLD The “Splendid Little War”

War Fever rises Alleged abuses of Cubans by Spain

The “Splendid Little War” Newspapers jumped on story

The “Splendid Little War” William Randolph Hearst

The “Splendid Little War” Joseph Pulitzer

The “Splendid Little War” Printed stories of abuse Greatly exaggerated or lied about severity of abuse Became known as Yellow Journalism

The “Splendid Little War” DeLome Letter Spanish Minister to the United States

The “Splendid Little War” Wrote McKinley was a weak bidder for the admiration of the crowd Meaning that he would bow to pressure

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Despite the Spanish apology and the resignation of the minister U.S. was still outraged demanded more action

The “Splendid Little War” February 15, 1898 Battleship Maine exploded in the Havana Harbor

The “Splendid Little War” 260 sailors were killed Spain was blamed Actually the explosion was probably an accident

The “Splendid Little War” “Remember the Maine to hell with Spain” Became the slogan for a response from America

The “Splendid Little War” Spain offered peace Too late America demanded War!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The “Splendid Little War” April 11,1898 McKinley asked for a declaration of War

The “Splendid Little War” Congress approved and passed the Teller Amendment Stated after war was over the United States would give control of Cuba to the Cubans

The “Splendid Little War” Issued wool uniforms to troops in a tropical country

The “Splendid Little War” Rough Riders lead by Theodore Roosevelt Charge up San Juan hill Santiago Roosevelt became a national hero

The “Splendid Little War” Truth be told 10 th Negro Cavalry led by John J Pershing did the fighting

The “Splendid Little War” Spanish fleet tried to leave Cuba Destroyed by American gunboats

The “Splendid Little War” Battle of Manila Bay

The “Splendid Little War” Philippines Admiral Dewey defeated the Spanish Navy without losing a single sailor

The “Splendid Little War” Seized the Philippines Cuban Campaign American Army was ill prepared and ill equipped

The “Splendid Little War” Next Puerto Rico was invaded Little or no resistance Took over island

The “Splendid Little War” War was perceived as a great success 400 American battle casualties

The “Splendid Little War” 5,000 died from disease Treaty of Paris ended war Terms of treaty 1. Cuba gained Independence from Spain

The “Splendid Little War” 2.Guam (a small island in the Pacific) 3. United States received Puerto Rico 4.Spain sold Philippines to U.S. for 20 million dollars