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1 Why did the U.S. go to war with Spain in 1898?
Jan 23, 2013 R.A.W List 2 reasons why the U.S. wanted to expand into the pacific? AIM #55 Why did the U.S. go to war with Spain in 1898?

2 I. Imperialism When a stronger nation controls a weaker nation.
In 1898 the U.S. begins a period of Imperialism. America’s industrial revolution brings a need for new markets to sell American goods.

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4 C.The U.S.S. Maine

5 Entering harbor of Havana, Cuba 1898

6 Capt. Charles D. Sigsbee.

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8 February 15, 1898

9 “Remember the Maine” “To _ _ _ _ with Spain”

10 I. Yellow Journalism A sensational style of reporting used to agitate the population Popular in the late 1800s Described the horrors of the Cuban Revolution The Spanish Empire vs. Cubans

11 I. Causes of the Spanish- American War
A - Yellow Journalism B - Growing desire for expansion C - Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine

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14 On April 25th, 1898, the United States declared war on Spain

15 Propaganda supporting American involvement

16 TR’s Rough Riders

17 III. Victory 5000 Americans killed, less than 400 from combat ??
Less than seven months later, a victorious America It had been popular, brief and inexpensive $$ – especially in terms of casualties 5000 Americans killed, less than 400 from combat ??

18 To the American diplomat John Hay, the Spanish-American War was “a splendid little war.”

19 Hawaii--acquired in 1898. Philippines--acquired in 1898 from Spain. Puerto Rico--acquired in 1898 from Spain.

20 We (U.S.) will forever be recognized as a WORLD POWER

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23 England, France, Spain, Russia, etc all took pieces of the world
The U.S. now wants a piece!!

24 I. Expansionism Why would a nation want to expand?
Trade, new markets for American goods. Natural Resources, materials needed to enrich America. Expand the “American ” way of life. Defense. “buffer zones” against attack.

25 He is made fun of in papers “Sewards folly”
1867, William Seward (sec. Of State) purchased Alaska for $7.2 million from _ _ _ _ _ _ He is made fun of in papers “Sewards folly” OIL, RESOURCES, Lumber, FISH

26 Expansion in the Pacific leads to the opening of many ports for trade in Japan and China
Thus begins the “American Century.” ????

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28 III. American Imperialism
After the Civil War (1865), Americans halted expansion By the turn of the century, America was ready to resume its growth Why? 1-new technology 2-the need for more raw materials 3-the growth of naval power 4-manifest destiny

29 IV. Hawaii Becomes a possession of the U.S. in 1898 Why Hawaii?
1-SUGAR 2-military & trade post

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31 Queen Liliuokalani sadly surrendered her throne
Life’s not fair.

32 An Apology to Hawaiian natives

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40 America also needs natural resources to make goods.
OIL LUMBER SUGAR MINERALS a.k.a. GOLD,silver

41 AIM 2 What were the causes/effects of the Spanish- American War?
Feb 4, 2005 R.A.W M/C answers Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine AIM 2 What were the causes/effects of the Spanish- American War?

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45 B. Expansionism War brings more possessions for America
Caribbean - Cuba, Puerto Rico Asia-Philippines, Samoa, Guam Central America - Panama

46 AIM 1 Welcome to February with UNIT 5 American Imperialism
Jan 31, 2003 R.A.W. Wrap Up Unit 4 The Progressive Era DBQ Test AIM 1 MONDAY Welcome to February with UNIT 5 American Imperialism

47 What were the results of the Spanish- American War?
Jan 28, 2002 R.A.W. Answer 2 History & Art ?’s AIM What were the results of the Spanish- American War?

48 Boys vs. Girls Geo Competition
X marks the spot!!!


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