The Spanish American War

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The Spanish American War Jose’ Marti Valeriano Weyler Yellow journalism U.S.S Maine George Dewey Rough Riders San Juan Hill Treaty of Paris

Revolution in Cuba Since 1868-78: Cubans fought for independence from Spain (Cuba 90 miles off coast of Florida) with no success. 1890s: Spain controlled Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Guam islands Map of Cuba & Puerto Rico Map of the Phillippines Map of Guam

REASONS TO HELP CUBA Identification with American revolution Imperialism: Business investments with Cuba Jose’ Marti: Yellow Journalism: President McKinley: remained neutral

CAUSES OF U.S INVOLVEMENT The De Lome’ Letter (Feb 1898): 2. The Maine incident: picture Congress declares war on Spain on April 20, 1898

WAR I George Dewey: Emilio Aguinaldo: August of 1898: Spanish surrenders

WAR IN CUBA 17,000 American troops The “not-s0-rough” riders: 385 killed in action 5,000 died from disease The “not-s0-rough” riders: San Juan Hill: Role of African Americans

TREATY OF PARIS 1898 Spain & U.S signed an Armistice (cease fire agreement) Treaty of Paris: December 10, 1898 Results: Ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, & Philippines to U.S Independence to Cuba

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