The Spanish-American War

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The Spanish-American War

Jose Marti Cuban exile who ordered the destruction of all U.S. sugar plantations. Hoped to provoke US involvement between Cuba and Spain

Beginning of War Cuba is Spain’s last important possession in Americas Concentration camps are constructed to keep Cuban’s captives US sympathize with Cubans Yellow Journalism begins

The Two Men Who Started It All Joseph Pulitzer William Randolph Hearst

Remember the Maine!! U.S. Warship U.S.S. Maine blows up off the coast of Cuba. 128 Americans are killed. Instantly the blame is put on Spain!

Yellow Journalism! A stylistic form of writing. Often an exaggeration of the truth in order to provoke a response from the public.

U.S. Enters War Spain does not wish to go to war, makes six month armistice. (Cease-fire) Teller Amendment: US no intention of taking Cuba for itself First major battle: Manila Bay in the Philippines US blockade Spanish navy around Cuba

Rough Riders Rough Riders led by Teddy Roosevelt took San Juan Hill (strategic hill) San Juan Hill strategic location around Santiago. Major victory for U.S. Spanish fleet obliterated Only 385 battle deaths for the US War Cost: $250 million dollars US-easy victory. U.S. is now looked At as a major world power

Treaty of Paris Treaty signed by the United States and Spain Result of the treaty was Cuba’s independence from Spain US gained the territories of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippians (Imperialism continues!)