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Spanish-American War

Sugar Tariffs/Republic of Cuba 1868 Cubans rebel from slavery against Spain 1894 America imposes sugar tariff greatly damaging Cuba’s economy Jose Marti launches revolution in February 1895 Republic of Cuba declared in September 1895

U.S.S. Maine Spanish loyalists revolt after Spain tries to concede to the rebels President McKinley sends the U.S.S. Maine to Havana to protect American interests Explodes and the U.S. blames Spain Congress proclaims Cuba independent and authorizes war with Spain

Seizure of Manila, Philippines Commodore George Dewey attacks Spain in the Philippines (colony) Organizes a rebellion with Emilio Aguinaldo to create chaos U.S. takes the capital of Manila

Capture of San Juan Hill Rough Riders led by Teddy Roosevelt and an all African American regiemtn capture San Juan Hill Leads to the surrender of Spain

Treaty of Paris U.S. receives Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico; Cuba becomes independent Debate over annexing these places was intense Allow these countries to be free (ideals of U.S.) or use them for gain/help civilize them Many argued against as it would be labor competition, violated American principles, and be too costly

Platt Amendment Conditions attached to new “independent” country of Cuba Cuba could not make treaties with other countries that would harm it’s independence U.S. allowed to buy/lease naval stations Low debt U.S. had the right to intervene to protect Cuba’s independence In effect until 1934

Filipino Rebellion Revolutionary Emilio Aguinaldo attacked U.S. troops to have an independent nation U.S. establishes reconcentration camps; thousands die William Howard Taft, the first governor, tamps it down and reduces hostility In U.S. control until 1946

Effects United States becomes a global power with new markets and land Hypocritical? (U.S. values of independence, our own history)

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