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Spanish American War

The Spanish American War Reasons for the Spanish American War Protection of American business interests in Cuba American support of Cuban rebels to gain independence from Spain Rising tensions as a result of the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine Exaggerated news reports of events (Yellow Journalism)

Cuba fought for their independence from Spain

The U.S. was outraged after the explosion on the U.S.S. Maine

Journalist wrote exaggerated articles to sell more papers Journalist wrote exaggerated articles to sell more papers. This was known as yellow journalism.

The Spanish American War Results of the Spanish American War The United States emerged as a world power Cuba gained its independence from Spain The United States gained the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

Puerto Rico Guam The Philippines

"Remember the Maine!"