1. Chapter 20 Section 2
Spanish-American War

2. A Splendid Little War Involvement in War
Pres. McKinley wanted peaceful settlement with Spain. Gave in to public pressure April 11, 1898 asked congress to declare war
A Splendid Little War

3. Philippines Where are Philippines?
Battle took place in Manila Bay Americans destroy entire Spanish navy fleet, didn’t lose one ship. Roosevelt is President
Philippines

4. Emilio Aguinaldo Philippino rebel hired by U. S
Emilio Aguinaldo Philippino rebel hired by U.S. to seize Manila from Spanish Soon fought against the Americans for control over Philippines
Fall of Manila

5. Fighting in Santiago , Cuba American forces poorly trained, eager to fight Rough Riders – led by Theodore Roosevelt Charge on San Juan Hill Blacks and Whites fought together U.S. gains Puerto Rico
War in Caribbean

6. Dec. 1898
Spain and U.S. sign treaty Spain accepts Cuban Independence Puerto Rico and Philippines, Guam, Wake Islands to U.S. in return for $20 Million
Peace Treaty

7. NO
YES
Violated Declaration of Independence All people have a right to self-government Fear of Future wars
Give U.S. important bases New business opportunities Duty to spread democratic ideas *****Winners 1899.
Debating the Treaty

8. 1902 – Congress forced Cuba to limit its power to make treaties or borrow money U.S. could intervene in Foreign Affairs U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo Bay
U.S. and Cuba

9. 1900 – Puerto Rico gains government with U. S
1900 – Puerto Rico gains government with U.S. appointed governor Limited self-rule Economy, educational system developed by U.S.
U.S. and Puerto Rico

10. Filipinos betrayed by U. S. 3 year war with U. S. 3,000 U. S
Filipinos betrayed by U.S. 3 year war with U.S. 3,000 U.S. killed 20,000 Filipinos killed Aguinaldo captured, fighting ended Philippines gains independence in 1946
Revolt in Philippines