1. The Spanish-American War 1898
“A splendid little war.”
-Secretary of State, John Hay

2. The Belligerants
The United States
Cuban rebels
Spain

3. Causes Political instability in Cuba
US emphasis on the Monroe Doctrine
Attacks on American plantations and mills
Yellow Journalism (jingoism)

4. “You furnish the headlines, I’ll furnish the war. ” -Wm
“You furnish the headlines, I’ll furnish the war!” -Wm. Randolph Hearst to reporter Frederick Remington

7. The Spark: The Sinking of the USS Maine
Before

8. After

9. The War – Notable events, battles, personalities…
The “Great White Fleet” quickly destroys Spain’s Pacific and Atlantic fleets
Teddy Roosevelt’s “Rough Riders” capture San Juan Hill – aided by the “Buffalo Soldiers”

14. The Resolution Treaty of Paris
Teller Amendment – Spain recognizes Cuban independence
Spain was paid $20 million in exchange for the Philippines, Guam, & Puerto Rico

15. The Effects U.S. unquestioned as a world power.
Continued involvement with Cuba
Costly war with the Philippines