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Spanish American War

Why was the US interested in Cuba? It is 90 miles south of FL Spanish “would rather see Cuba sunk in the ocean” then sell to United States Cubans rebelled against Spain – it was unsuccessful

Jose Marti Cuban poet & journalist in NY Cubra Libre – free Cuba Marti organized another Cuban rebellion

Valeriano Weyler General from Spain sent to stop the rebellion Took rural population and put them in concentration camp 300,000 Cubans, thousands died of hunger and disease

US Reaction Public opinion split Business people wanted to support Spain Other’s supported freedom

Yellow Journalism Journalists William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer wanted to sell newspapers Lured readers with their headlines and exaggerated accounts YELLOW JOURNALISM: sensational style of writing, which exaggerates news to lure and enrage readers

De Lome Letter Cuban rebel stole this letter and leaked it to the press It was written by a Spanish official Enrique Dupuy de Lome

Read the De Lome Letter Why would people in the United States be upset by the de Lome letter? Find a line or phrase that explains why they would be upset.

USS Maine Explodes USS Maine was sent to Cuba to bring American’s home On February 15, 1898 the ship exploded 260 killed Newspapers said Spanish blew up the ship

Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine, Havana Harbor, February 15, 1898

Awake United States! This song was rushed into print between the sinking of the Maine on February 16, 1898 and the declaration of war on April 25, Eagle soar on high, and sound the battle cry! How proudly sailed the warship Maine, a Nation ’ s pride, without a stain! A wreck she lies, her sailors slain. By two-faced butchers, paid by Spain! Eagle soar on high, And sound the battle cry Wave the starry flag! In mud it shall not drag!

War with Spain Erupts THE WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES 1. The US first attack the Spanish colony of the Philippines 2. Filipinos supported the Americans because they wanted freedom from Spain 3. The Spanish surrendered the Philippines to the United States

The War in the Caribbean 4. The United States started the hostilities in Cuba with a blockade Blockade: using ships or troops to prevent movement in and out of a port or a region controlled by a hostile nation

The War in Cuba 5.American troops in Cuba had more difficulty than they did in the Philippines They were inexperienced volunteers Lacked adequate supplies and effective leaders Not enough modern guns to go around Troops wore heavy woolen uniforms unsuitable for Cuban climate

The War in Cuba 6. Who were the Rough Riders? Rough Riders: volunteer troops under the command of Theodore Roosevelt, given credit for winning the Battle of San Juan Hill After San Juan Hill the Spanish tried to escape the American blockade. 7.The US defeated the Spanish in a Naval battle that occurred in the harbor off Santiago, Cuba 8.After the US beat the Spanish in Cuba, American troops invaded and conquered Puerto Rico

Treaty of Paris Spain & the US met in Paris to negotiate a treaty 9.Spain freed Cuba 10.Gave the US the islands of Guam and Puerto Rico 11.Sold the Philippines to the United States for $20 million After much debate, the United States annexes (adds) the Philippines.