The Spanish-American War 1898 “A splendid little war.” -Secretary of State, John Hay
The Belligerants The United States Cuban rebels Spain
Causes Political instability in Cuba US emphasis on the Monroe Doctrine Attacks on American plantations and mills Yellow Journalism (jingoism)
“You furnish the headlines, I’ll furnish the war. ” -Wm “You furnish the headlines, I’ll furnish the war!” -Wm. Randolph Hearst to reporter Frederick Remington
The Spark: The Sinking of the USS Maine Before
After
The War – Notable events, battles, personalities… The “Great White Fleet” quickly destroys Spain’s Pacific and Atlantic fleets Teddy Roosevelt’s “Rough Riders” capture San Juan Hill – aided by the “Buffalo Soldiers”
The Resolution Treaty of Paris Teller Amendment – Spain recognizes Cuban independence Spain was paid $20 million in exchange for the Philippines, Guam, & Puerto Rico
The Effects U.S. unquestioned as a world power. Continued involvement with Cuba Costly war with the Philippines