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COS Standard 3 Explain the US changing role in the early 20th century as a world power.

Describing causes of the Spanish-American War, including yellow journalism, the sinking of the Battleship USS Maine and economic interests in Cuba Chapter 17 Section 1 and 2

Imperialism Economic and political domination of a strong nation over a weaker nation. Raw materials needed Colonies or protectorates formed: Hawaii Americans want to develop overseas markets Use Social Darwinism and Spreading “Anglo-Saxonism” to justify expansion

Causes of Spanish American War Cuba: Spain uses Cuba for sugarcane the people of Cuba want their independence Jose Marti (exiled leader of Cuba’s revolution) flees to America and prepares to invade Cuba to control Cuba for themselves, gains control of Eastern half of Cuba Americans want to be neutral, but yellow journalism changes the minds of Americans Sensational reports printed in newspapers

Causes of the Spanish American War continued Spain invoke harsh punishment on Cuba and appointed Valeriano Weyler as governor. Kills many Cubans The Spanish Ambassador to America (Enrique Dupuy de Lome) writes a letter that is intercepted and it describes McKinley as weak and ineffective. Americans become angry.

Cause of Spanish American War continued USS Maine, anchored in Havana exploded killing 266 Americans. America blames Spain. No one knows why it explodes.

Causes of Spanish American War Continued 1898 McKinley authorizes Congress to declare war on Spain. Splendid little war begins.