1. Spanish-American War
A War for Cuba

2. Independence

4. William McKinley was the President of the United States at this time.

5. Why did we fight with Spain?

6. Why did we fight with Spain?

7. Why Did we Fight with Spain?

8. USS Maine
In January 1898, the USS Maine was sent to Cuba to help the Cubans.
On February 15, the ship exploded and sank.

9. Declaration of War
On April 25, 1898, USA declared war on Spain.

10. War comes to an End The war came to an end in August 1898.
Result of the War
Cuba became an independent nation.
United States gained the territories of Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam.
United States emerged as world power.

11. Short, but
important war!