“Why did the U.S. go to war against Spain? What were the consequences?

US expansion = Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam I. Spanish-American War

Causes for Spanish- American War 1898

Spanish- American War 1898 Spain ignored Monroe Doctrine – Spain still has colonies in W. Hempis.

Unit 3 Essay #2: Interactive Notes Q&A’s pg Cartoon #1: How does this cartoon illustrate the Monroe Doctrine ? 2.Cartoon #2: What is the message in this cartoon ? Causes for Spanish-American War Spain ignored Monroe Doctrine

Spanish- American War 1898 Spain ignored Monroe Doctrine – still has colonies in W. Hempis. US Imperialists want some of Spain’s colonies esp. Philippines cause it Would make trade with China easier

Philippines – “stepping stone” to China

Spanish- American War 1898 Spain ignored Monroe Doctrine – still has colonies in W. Hempis. US Imperialists want some of Spain’s colonies esp. Philippines cause it Would make trade with China easier 1895 Cubans rebel Against Spain-- Americans support Rebels And their leader Jose Marti

Causes for Spanish-American War 3. Americans support Cuban Rebels Interactive Notes: Pg Why did Jose Marti encourage Cuban rebels to destroy American-owned sugar mills and plantations? 4. Would you support the Spanish American War based on, “One Americans Story” ? Why? Pg. 346:

Feb USS Maine visits Havana, Cuba which is under Spanish control

Spanish- American War 1898 Spain ignored Monroe Doctrine – still has colonies in W. Hempis. US Imperialists want some of Spain’s colonies esp. Philippines cause it Would make trade with China easier Feb USS Maine explodes In Spanish-controlled harbor in Havana, Cuba = Over 200 sailors KIA 1895 Cubans rebel Against Spain Americans support Rebels And their leader Jose Marti

Newspapers in US after USS Maine explodes

Spanish- American War 1898 Spain ignored Monroe Doctrine – still has colonies in W. Hempis. US Imperialists want some of Spain’s colonies esp. Philippines cause it Would make trade with China easier “Yellow Journalist” media Blames Spain for sinking USS Maine Wm. R. Hearst urges Americans to declare war! Feb USS Maine explodes In Spanish- controlled harbor in Havana, Cuba = Over 200 sailors KIA 1895 Cubans rebel Against Spain Americans support Rebels And their leader Jose Marti

US to Spain : “War !” Americans attack Spanish forces in Cuba

US to Spain : “War !” US Navy destroys Spanish fleet in the Philippines

Before the war, Hearst sends artist Remington to Cuba: “You furnish the pictures, I’ll furnish the war.” “Yellow Journalism”  War with Spain

5.Do you know what happened to the Maine? What evidence do you have for your answer? Give an example where the reporter uses solid evidence to support a claim made in the article. Interactive Notes: Handouts

Admiral Rickover: Nuclear engineer Designed & built US Navy’s first nuclear sub’s “Father of the Nuclear Navy” Hobby: liked to study the documents/photo’s of the investigations of the sinking of USS Maine What did Rickover say happened to USS Maine? The ship blew up internally. It was not sunk by a Spanish Mine (1976) Interactive Notes Q&A’s What really happened to USS Maine ?

1.Cuba – not annexed, but US controlled it by the “Platt Amendment” in the new, Cuban Constitution: a. Permits US military bases Guantanamo Bay navy base b.Restricts Cuban govt. from dealing with Europeans – it may borrow money from US ONLY I. USA takes over Spanish Colonies President McKinley

pg Cuba was not annexed so it was not a US “territory”. However, it became a US ____? What does this term mean ? 7. What was the most important reason for the US to maintain tight control of Cuba? Interactive Notes Q&A’s

2.Philippines Annexed by US in 1899  Philippine-American War US promised INDEPENDENCE Now, they resist led by… Emilio AGUINALDO US wins, but KIA = 4,000 Americans; 20,000 Filipinos Cost = $ 400 million I. USA takes over Spanish Colonies President McKinley