1. The Spanish-American War (1898)

2. Knights Will Be Able to…
Identify the causes of the Spanish-American War
Describe main events of the Spanish-American War
Identify different territories acquired by the US as a result of the Spanish-American War

3. 4 Main Causes of the Spanish-American War
Cuban Rebellion against Spain
Yellow Press
De Lome Letter
Sinking of the USS Maine

4. Cuban Rebellion against Spain
Cuba wanted independence from Spain
US had economic interests in Cuba
The US supported the Cuban rebellion against the Spanish

5. De Lome Letter
Letter intercepted from Spanish diplomat insulting President William McKinley
Greatly angered McKinley and the US
…it shows once more what McKinley is: weak and catering to the rabble, and, besides, a low politician, who desires to leave a door open to me and to stand well with the jingoes of his party.

6. USS Maine explosion
American ship USS Maine exploded off the coast of Cuba
Spain was blamed for tragedy- 260 sailors died
Angered the American people
“Remember the Maine”

7. Yellow Journalism
American Journalists who encouraged war with Spain through propaganda
Jingoism- Aggressive pride in your country
William Randolph Hearst
Joseph Pulitzer

11. Teller Amendment
Treaty with Cuba that said the US wouldn’t control Cuba after war with Spain was over

12. Spanish-American War Mostly fought over seas Only lasted 3 months
Fought in the Caribbean and the Philippines
More soldiers died of disease than from battle during the conflict

13. Battle of San Juan Hill
Teddy Roosevelt left his position with the government to fight in the war
He led a cavalry unit called the Rough Riders in the Battle of San Juan Hill
Only major land battle in Cuba of the Spanish American War

14. George Dewey and the Battle of Manila Bay
George Dewey led a major naval attack on the Philippines which freed the country from Spain
Major turning point of the war

15. Effects of the War America won because of their naval supremacy
Treaty of Paris(1898)- America gained Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Philippines from Spain
America gained dominance of the western Hemisphere

16. America Controls its territories
Foraker Act- Installed US government in Puerto Rico
Platt Amendment- Gave US government heavy influence over Cuban government
Philippine-American War- gave US colonial control over Philippines despite their attempt for independence