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

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

3 Background: The Philippines Cuba USA

4 American Economic Interests in Cuba Jose Marti-launched a revolution in 1895 against Spain. Targeted guerrilla attacks on US businesses. What? Why were American economic interests threatened? American capitalists began investing in sugar cane plantations. Made Americans more likely to help out Cuba. How did it lead to war?

5 Why? Help give freedom to Spain’s colonies!

6 “Yellow Journalists” Make more $ if they keep you scared and interested What? Why? Newspaper created highly exaggerated stories Legitimate stories mixed in with sensationalized stories. Made Americans want war! Plays on emotions. How did it lead to war?

7 “Yellow Journalism” “You furnish the pictures, I’ll furnish the war William Randolph Hearst

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

9 De Lome Letter

10 Sinking of the Maine in Havana Harbor What? USS Maine explodes in Havana, Cuba Harbor, “Spark” that started the war “Remember the Maine! To hell with Spain!” How did it lead to war? Most Americans believe it was Spain’s fault Many groups have investigated the sinking all offering different perspectives.

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

12 Manila Bay What Happened at Manila Bay? Surprise naval attack sunk the crumbling Spanish Navy Made Americans feel very superior

13 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

14 Rough Riders What famous Battle did they participate in? San Juan Hill African Americans also helped but get little credit

15 Teddy Roosevelt

16 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 (Phillipines, Puerto Rico, and Cuba)

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