1. The Spanish – American War
The US wants Cuba
Sugar for American Market
Trade American Goods
Military Base (Navy)

2. The Spanish – American War
The US wants Cuba
1895
Cuban Revolt against Spain
½ the Country gained freedom
Pulitzer & Hearst - publish “Bloody Spanish Rule”

3. The Spanish – American War
The US wants Cuba
1895
1897
President McKinley – US Neutral
He send Battleship USS Maine to Cuba.

4. “Remember the Maine” The Spanish – American War The ship blows up
The US wants Cuba
1895
1897
“Remember the Maine”
Feb. 1898
The ship blows up
260/350 sailors died
Public outcry

5. The Spanish – American War
The US wants Cuba
1895
1897
Feb. 1898
US Congress Declares war on Spain
April 25

6. The Spanish – American War
The US wants Cuba
1895
1897
Feb. 1898
April 25
Dewey (Am. Admiral) takes the Philippines with the “Great White Fleet”
April 30

7. The Spanish – American War
The US wants Cuba
1895
1897
Feb. 1898
April 25
April 30
Battle of San Juan Hill
July 1
Buffalo Soldiers ~ led by Gen. Perishing “Blackjack”
Rough Riders ~ Unofficial soldiers led by Teddy Roosevelt
Captured most of the Spanish army
Buffalo Soldiers ~ led by Gen. Perishing “Blackjack”
Buffalo Soldiers ~ led by Gen. Perishing “Blackjack”
Rough Riders ~ Unofficial soldiers led by Teddy Roosevelt

8. The Spanish – American War
The US wants Cuba
1895
1897
Feb. 1898
April 25
April 30
July 1
End of the War
Aug. 12

9. The Spanish – American War
The US wants Cuba
1895
1897
Feb. 1898
April 25
April 30
July 1
Aug. 12
Dec. 1898
Peace Treaty
Cuba – gained freedom
US controlled Puerto Rico
US controlled Philippines

10. Annexing Hawaii
1893 – Sugar & Pineapple plantation owners overthrow Queen Liliuokalani.
Pres. Cleveland refuses to annex because it was a US military action.

11. Annexing Hawaii
1898 The fear of loosing Pear Harbor caused Pres. McKinley to make Hawaii a US Territory.
1993 Pres. Clinton apologized for the US role in the Hawaiian overthrow.

12. Panama Canal

13. Panama Canal 1902 1914 Canal Facts Columbia
US wants to build the canal in the province of Panama, but we are refused.
Roosevelt
Supports a revolution and US recognizes the Republic of Panama
Construction took 10 years
5,600 Men died (Malaria)
Cost $380,000,000
1928 R. Halliburton swam the canal (51 miles)
Tolls average $54,000
Outdated military use.
In 2000 it was turned over to Panama.

14. Panama Canal

15. Teddy Roosevelt’s Presidency
1. Trust Buster
Broke up business monopolies.
2. Conservationist
Established US Forest Service.
3. Speak softly, but carry a big stick
Talk peace but have a powerful military.
“Great White Fleet”

16. Triangle Fire 1911 @ the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York.
150 people dies
New Safety laws
Doors must open out.
Fire escapes - unlocked
New fire equipment