Agenda: Spanish American War If you were absent Friday you have until Monday to take your test. Corrections are until Monday as well. Vocab/ Imperialism Quiz Monday Oct. 31

Must create new markets overseas such as Banana Republics economic Policy where a stronger nations attempts to create an empire by dominating a weaker nation, Militaristic Nationalistic Imperialism Humanitarian Must create new markets overseas such as Banana Republics Mahan argued to be economically successfully we needed a strong navy Needed to expand to restore pioneer spirit It was our responsibility to spread our culture and Christianity

Closing Assignment QUICKWRITE Do you think the United States is still an imperial power. What kind of evidence do you have? What countries does the US currently have a presence in? (lots and lots and lots of diff. answers) In your opinion, does history repeat itself?

Spanish American War “A splendid little war” The best example of American imperialism at the turn of the century

Why did Spain & The US go to war over Cuba? To “liberate” Cuba from the Spanish Cubans revolted in 1895, demanding independence Spain had installed military govt in Cuba Rebels in Cuba were thrown into concentration camps

Why would U.S. want involvement with Cuba? Was a very important source of sugar Many investment opportunities for U.S.

Causes of War Yellow Journalism De Lome Letter Sinking of U.S.S Maine McKinley’s War Message

Yellow Journalism What: American newspapers reporting exaggerated, sometimes false, stories about the events in Cuba Who: Publishers: Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst Horrifying stories coming from Cuba about concentration camps Why: Purpose: persuade American’s public opinions in favor of the Cuban rebels, to interfere in Cuba

De Lome Letter Who: De Lome: Spanish Ambassador What: Letter was stolen and published in US newspapers Described McKinley as “weak” and a “low politician” Why: Caused commotion, and was used as the golden opportunity to intensify anti-Spanish feelings

Sinking of U.S.S Maine Who: Blame Spain What: U.S Ship on the coast of Havana, Cuba. Feb 15 1898: an explosion sank the Maine, killing more than 250 American soldiers America put the blame on Spain “How long shall the United States sit idle and indifferent within sound and hearing of rapine & murder?” Why: Americans called for war

McKinley’s War Message Who: McKinley to Spain What: Set a list of demands to Spain Compensation for Maine, an end to concentration camps, truce with Cuba, and Cuba independence Why: Spain agreed to all except the last. =WAR

“Splendid little war” begins The war only lasted a few months

Rough Riders Theodore Roosevelt led the “Rough Riders” Group of volunteers that included cowboys, miners, policemen, and college students July 1, 1898: Roosevelt led the Rough Riders in a charge up San Juan Hill. -most famous incident of the war

Treaty of Paris With Spain in December 1898 Spanish govt recognized Cuba’s independence. In return for a $20 million payment, Spain gave up the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam to the United States. The state’s were gained, but “not intended for statehood” The war between imperialist and anti-imperialists begins.

Major turning point The Spanish-American War & the Treaty of Paris in 1898 served as a MAJOR turning point in United States history. U.S. began to have a global presence, as well as becoming a major world power. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmamZOAAJ0M&list=PLYduLZLvSglkYAK391SQdeGgbLD6mdB2o&index=1

Think About It… Are we still a world power? Do we still get involved in other nations for militaristic, political and economic reasons? Can you give Examples?