Spanish-American War Mr. Mize

USA USA was an ally of Spain President McKinley wanted to avoid war with Spain.

DeLome Letter Letter written by Spanish Minister in Cuba to the Queen of Spain Letter insulted McKinley Weak Incompetent Coward This infuriated McKinley and Americans

USS Maine Sent to protect Americans in Cuba February 15, 1898 Explosion Killed 260 of 350 US sailors on board Heart & Pulitzer blamed Spain before any real proof was provided.

War After 2 months of debate USA finally declares war on the Empire of Spain Muscle-flexing war To prove that Europe could not mess with USA To gain an empire To help Cuba?

Philippines Spain also controlled the Philippines Philippines wanted independence First battle of the war Commodore George Dewey defeated the Spanish navy in the Philippines after only six hours of battle.

War in Cuba Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders Was Assistant Secretary of the Navy Resigned position to volunteer and lead a new group Rough Riders Cowboys and Indians Won battles in Cuba San Juan Hill

Treaty of Paris 1898 Signed after 16 weeks of fighting USA had beat an Empire! Gained control of: Cuba Guam Puerto Rico Paid $20 million for Philippines

Treaty of Paris 300,000 Americans served in Spanish- American War 5,400 died 379 in battle The rest died from disease Yellow Fever Small Pox

USA as an Empire No experience in colonialism Many felt an empire betrayed what our founding fathers wanted Cuba & Philippines had wanted independence, not a new master

Platt Amendment Gave Cuba independence in 1899 Limited Cuba’s right to make treaties and borrow money Allowed the U.S. to intervene in Cuba Gave the U.S. control of the naval base in Guantanamo Bay Independence?

Puerto Rico Made a US Protectorate 1917 became American citizens Serve in US military Pay US taxes Can collect Social Security Not allowed to vote

Philippines Continued to fight against Americans for independence 220,000 Filipinos died, including 20,000 Filipino soldiers. Independence in 1946.