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1 USA USA was an ally of Spain
President McKinley wanted to avoid war with Spain.

2 DeLome Letter Letter written by Spanish Minister in Cuba to the Queen of Spain Letter insulted McKinley Weak Incompetent Coward This infuriated McKinley and Americans

3 USS Maine Sent to protect Americans in Cuba February 15, 1898
Explosion Killed 260 of 350 US sailors on board Heart & Pulitzer blamed Spain before any real proof was provided.

4 War After 2 months of debate
USA finally declares war on the Empire of Spain Muscle-flexing war To prove that Europe could not mess with USA To gain an empire To help Cuba?

5 Philippines Spain also controlled the Philippines
Philippines wanted independence First battle of the war Commodore George Dewey defeated the Spanish navy in the Philippines after only six hours of battle.

6 War in Cuba Theodore Roosevelt Rough Riders
Was Assistant Secretary of the Navy Resigned position to volunteer and lead a new group Rough Riders Cowboys and Indians Won battles in Cuba San Juan Hill

7 Treaty of Paris 1898 Signed after 16 weeks of fighting
USA had beat an Empire! Gained control of: Cuba Guam Puerto Rico Paid $20 million for Philippines

8 Treaty of Paris 300,000 Americans served in Spanish- American War
5,400 died 379 in battle The rest died from disease Yellow Fever Small Pox

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