1. Spanish American War

2. The Spanish American War
Reasons for the Spanish American War
Protection of American business interests in Cuba
American support of Cuban rebels to gain independence from Spain
Rising tensions as a result of the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine
Exaggerated news reports of events (Yellow Journalism)

3. Cuba fought for their independence from Spain

4. The U.S. was outraged after the explosion on the U.S.S. Maine

5. Journalist wrote exaggerated articles to sell more papers
Journalist wrote exaggerated articles to sell more papers. This was known as yellow journalism.

6. The Spanish American War
Results of the Spanish American War
The United States emerged as a world power
Cuba gained its independence from Spain
The United States gained the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

7. Puerto Rico
Guam
The Philippines

8. "Remember the Maine!"