1. The Spanish-American War 17-2

2. Setting the Stage for War Displays of US ______ –Chile 19 American _______ killed and injured by a _____ America forces Chile to pay ________ to sailors’ families –Brazil: President __________ orders troops to protect _______ interests

3. Setting the Stage for War –Great Britain and __________ Disputed land leads to enforcement of the _______ ________ ____________: the settlement of a dispute by a person or panel chose to listen to both sides and come to a decision

4. The Cuban Rebellion 1868: Cuba begins to rebel against _____ 1895: Second attempt Spain used “____________” camps to suppress the rebellion –__________ Cubans die in these camps –Cuban _______ in America attempt to push America to aid Cuba Both Presidents ________ and ________ refuse –Unwanted _________ expense –Did not want __________ responsibilities

5. _______ Journalism The New York ______ vs. the New York ______ Journal –Joseph _______ (World) and William Randolph _______ (Journal) competed in selling news papers by using exciting stories –Murders, Cuban war threats, etc –__________: the intense national pride and desire for an aggressive foreign policy

6. The Spanish-American War Steps to War: –The __ ______ ________ : –A letter in which its Spanish author described President McKinley as “weak and a bidder for the admiration of the crowd” –The Explosion of the ______________ An explosion by an unknown cause sunk the Maine and killed more than 250 soldiers Americans blamed _________

7. Steps to War –The ___________ –Admiral George Dewey was commanded to attack the Spanish fleet at the Philippines if American went to war with Spain –McKinley’s War Message McKinley sent a list of demands to _______ –Spain agreed to all but the last—giving _______ to Cuba McKinley’s response: “_________ the _______!!”

8. The Treaty of Paris Provisions: –Spain recognized Cuba’s _____________ –The US paid _________ for the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam “_____________ territories” Congressional Controversy –Should the territories be ________ ? –The Treaty gained 2/3 majority by 1 vote

9. “A Splendid Little War” –The Philippines May 1, 1898: ________ surprised and destroyed the _______ Fleet –Cuba Theodore _________ led his “______ ______”, volunteer cavalry, up San Juan Hill _________ tried to escape by sea, but the US sank every ship –Short War About ___ months 2,500 deaths (mostly from _______ _________)

10. Homework: Rd. pages 593-596 In your notes, complete the target reading skill shown on the top of page 589 Explain the Effects US policy had on –The Philippines –Cuba –Puerto Rico –Hawaii –China

11. NationPolicy and Effects Philippines Cuba Puerto Rico Hawaii China