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1 September 12, 2008 DO-NOW Based on your earlier HW assignment, list the key players and the events you remember from the Span- Am War. Define (in-depth): Imperialism OBJECTIVES To be able to answer: What were the main events in the Spanish American War? How does this war reflect the sense of imperialism AGENDA Homework check Share our examples of Y.J. Notes on Span-Am War “Exit Slips” DO-LATER On a ½ sheet of paper, provide 2 questions, concerns, needs to clarify, praises, etc. regarding this week of class. Questions and comments will be addressed on Monday

Introduction to Spanish- American War “A Splendid Little War” John Hay, Secretary of State, 1898

3 Background: Who? Spain vs. America Where? Phillipines, Cuba (Spain’s Colonies)

4 Background: Identify the locations

5 Background: The Philippines Cuba USA

6 Why? Help give freedom to Spain’s colonies! Was this the US’s sole reason for becoming involved?

7 Spain’s Re-concentration Policy Spain was fighting a guerilla war and needed to separate “good” (in favor of Spanish rule) from “bad” (associated with rebellion) guys What? Why? Cuban civilians were forced into government run concentration camps by Spanish instated governor, Valeriano “Butcher” Weyler Atrocities are published in US newspapers, using “Yellow Journalism” to compete for sales. How did it lead to war?

8 General Weyler “The Butcher” In 1896, the Spanish sent "The Butcher," to Cuba To prevent the insurrectos Weyler built concentration camps in which he imprisoned a large portion of the population Under the harsh and unsanitary conditions in the concentration camps, Cuban prisoners died rapidly, especially from disease

9 American Economic Interests Protecting their economic interests What? Why? Many of Cuba’s sugar plantations were owned by Americans Made Americans more likely to help out Cuba How did it lead to war?

10 “Yellow Journalists” Make more $ if they keep you scared and interested What? Why? Newspaper created highly biased, exaggerated stories Made Americans want war! The masses pressured the leaders for war. Everyone a hawk. How did it lead to war?

11 Recall: Define Yellow Journalism. What role did it play in the Spanish American War?

12 Sinking of the Maine in Havana Harbor What? USS Maine explodes in Havana Harbor Spark that started the war You could say “9/11” effect “Remember the Maine! To hell with Spain!” How did it lead to war? Most Americans believe it was Spain’s fault 1976 US Navy analyzed the sunken ship, decided that the hull blew OUT not IN

13 Thinking Slide: Which of these do you think was most responsible for the nation going to war?

14 Analysis: Headline of the Maine Explosion “Maine Explosion Caused by Bomb or Torpedo?” 2/17/1898 New York World

15 William McKinley, Jr. ( ) 25 th President Wanted to avoid war in Cuba Like his predecessor, Grover Cleveland Yellow journalism and public supported war (Maine explosion Fed, 1898) In April 1898, President McKinley abandoned his failed diplomatic efforts and asked Congress for permission to intervene in Cuba.

16 More than McKinley bargained for : April 1898, finally asks Congress to authorize invasion of Cuba Congress approves, AND ALSO create a resolution recognizing Cuban independence from Spain. Spain declares war on the US, April 24, 1989

17 Analysis: Judge Cartoon

18 Manila Bay, Philippines What Happened at Manila Bay? Surprise naval attack by the US sunk the crumbling Spanish Navy Made Americans feel very superior

19 Commodore George Dewey First Action: May 1,— Commodore Dewey and his Asiatic Squadron defeated the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay During and after the war, George Dewey became one of the war's most celebrated heroes

20 Rough Riders Who were the Rough Riders? Who was their leader? Teddy Roosevelt resigns as Asst Secy of the Navy to lead a “Cowboy Calvary” Brought his own photographer Teddy’s popularity from this leads to his becoming v.p. and president

21 TR’s Rough Riders What famous Battle did they participate in? The charge on San Juan Hill One of the only land battles in Cuba African Americans also helped but get no credit

22 Theodore Roosevelt Assistant Secretary of the Navy “I should welcome almost any war, for I think this country needs one” First Volunteer Cavalry, nicknamed the "Rough Riders.“

23 Teddy Roosevelt

24 Results US defeats Spain & becomes a world power Teddy Roosevelt elected Vice President in 1900 and becomes President in 1901 when McKinley is shot US must decide what to do about Spain’s former colonies (Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba)

25 Thinking Slide Do you think the war was a good idea?