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1 Introduction to Spanish-American War
Aim: How did the Spanish American War show America’s desire to police the world? “A Splendid Little War” John Hay, Secretary of State, 1898

2 Do Now How this cartoon reflect European imperialism?

3 Background: Who? Where? Spain vs. America
Phillipines, Cuba (Spain’s Colonies)

4 Background: USA Cuba The Philippines

5 Spain’s Reconcentration Policy
What? Civilians were forced into government run camps (with bad conditions) Why? Spain was fighting a guerilla war and needed to separate “good” from “bad guys How did it lead to war? Made Spain look bad in American eyes

6 American Economic Interests
What? Many of Cuba’s sugar plantations were owned by Americans Why? Protecting their economic interests How did it lead to war? Made Americans more likely to help out Cuba

7 Newspaper created highly exaggerated stories
“Yellow Journalists” What? Newspaper created highly exaggerated stories Why? Make more $ if they keep you scared and interested How did it lead to war? Made Americans want war!

8 Slide Analysis: Judge Cartoon

9 Slide Analysis: Headline of the Maine Explosion
Maine Explosion Caused by Bomb or Torpedo? 2/17/1898 New York World

10 Thinking Slide: Which of these do you think was most responsible for the nation going to war?

11 Manila Bay Surprise naval attack sunk the crumbling Spanish Navy
Made Americans feel very superior

12 Rough Riders Teddy Roosevelt resigns as Asst Secy of the Navy to lead a “Cowboy Calvary” Brought his own photographer Teddy’s popularity from this leads to his becoming v.p. and president

13 Participated in San Juan Hill
Rough Riders Participated in San Juan Hill African Americans also helped but get no credit

14 Results US defeats Spain & becomes a world power
Teddy Roosevelt elected Vice President in 1900 and becomes President in 1901 when McKinley is shot US must decide what to do about Spain’s former colonies (Phillipines, Puerto Rico, and Cuba)

15 Do you think the war was a good idea?
Thinking Slide Do you think the war was a good idea?

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