Why did the U.S. go to war with Spain in 1898? Jan 23, 2013 R.A.W List 2 reasons why the U.S. wanted to expand into the pacific? AIM #55 Why did the U.S. go to war with Spain in 1898?

I. Imperialism When a stronger nation controls a weaker nation. In 1898 the U.S. begins a period of Imperialism. America’s industrial revolution brings a need for new markets to sell American goods.

C.The U.S.S. Maine

Entering harbor of Havana, Cuba 1898

Capt. Charles D. Sigsbee.

February 15, 1898

“Remember the Maine” “To _ _ _ _ with Spain”

I. Yellow Journalism A sensational style of reporting used to agitate the population Popular in the late 1800s Described the horrors of the Cuban Revolution The Spanish Empire vs. Cubans

I. Causes of the Spanish- American War A - Yellow Journalism B - Growing desire for expansion C - Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine

On April 25th, 1898, the United States declared war on Spain

Propaganda supporting American involvement

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III. Victory 5000 Americans killed, less than 400 from combat ?? Less than seven months later, a victorious America It had been popular, brief and inexpensive $$ – especially in terms of casualties 5000 Americans killed, less than 400 from combat ??

To the American diplomat John Hay, the Spanish-American War was “a splendid little war.”

Hawaii--acquired in 1898. Philippines--acquired in 1898 from Spain. Puerto Rico--acquired in 1898 from Spain.

We (U.S.) will forever be recognized as a WORLD POWER

England, France, Spain, Russia, etc all took pieces of the world The U.S. now wants a piece!!

I. Expansionism Why would a nation want to expand? Trade, new markets for American goods. Natural Resources, materials needed to enrich America. Expand the “American ” way of life. Defense. “buffer zones” against attack.

He is made fun of in papers “Sewards folly” 1867, William Seward (sec. Of State) purchased Alaska for $7.2 million from _ _ _ _ _ _ He is made fun of in papers “Sewards folly” OIL, RESOURCES, Lumber, FISH

Expansion in the Pacific leads to the opening of many ports for trade in Japan and China Thus begins the “American Century.” 1900 - ????

III. American Imperialism After the Civil War (1865), Americans halted expansion By the turn of the century, America was ready to resume its growth Why? 1-new technology 2-the need for more raw materials 3-the growth of naval power 4-manifest destiny

IV. Hawaii Becomes a possession of the U.S. in 1898 Why Hawaii? 1-SUGAR 2-military & trade post

Hawaii

Queen Liliuokalani sadly surrendered her throne Life’s not fair.

An Apology to Hawaiian natives

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America also needs natural resources to make goods. OIL LUMBER SUGAR MINERALS a.k.a. GOLD,silver

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B. Expansionism War brings more possessions for America Caribbean - Cuba, Puerto Rico Asia-Philippines, Samoa, Guam Central America - Panama

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