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Unit 5 Day 2 (Spanish American War) Quote: “You furnish the pictures and I’ll furnish the war.” - William Randolph Hearst Focus Question(s): How did United States foreign policy change in response to expanding global interests? Specified Content: The Spanish-American War State Standards: Strand 1 Concept 7 PO 3(b)

Spanish American War By 1890, the Cuban people were revolting against Spanish rule. The US watched the events in Cuba very closely. On the night of February 15th 1898 the USS Maine mysteriously exploded in Havana harbor.

April 25th the US declares war on Spain April 25th the US declares war on Spain. The Army and Navy are sent to the Philippine Islands and Cuba. May 1st: the US destroys a Spanish fleet in the Battle of Manila Bay and invades the Philippines.

July 1st: the US won a significant victory in Cuba at the Battle of San Juan Hill, two days later the US Navy destroys the Spanish Fleet off Cuba.

The war officially ended on December 10th with the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Spain surrendered the Philippine Islands, Guam and Puerto Rico and Cuba is granted independence.

Activity Write down the following questions on a separate sheet of paper: When and where was this newspaper published? Agree or disagree with this statement using the source: The USS Maine was destroyed by a Spanish mine?

New York Journal February 17, 1898