1. 7:2 War on the Horizon ● U.S. places tariff on Cuban sugar ● Devastated Cuban economy ● Jose' Marti' – Brought Cuban exiles in America together – Planned overthrow of Cuban government

2. 7:2 “Yellow Journalism” ● Exaggerated or made-up stories ● William Randolph Hearst – New York Journal ● Joseph Pulitzer – New York World ● Turned many Americans in favor of Cuban uprising

3. 7:2 ● The battle ship “Maine” ● Ripped apart by an explosion ● Newspapers: “Remember the Maine!” ● Americans rally behind Cuban cause for independence

4. 7:2 Terms ● Autonomy ● Right to establish own government ● Remain a member of the empire ● Jingoism ● Aggressive nationalism – Patriotism on steroids

5. 7:2 ● War on Two Fronts ● Cuba – U.S. Navy blockade ● Philippines – “Battle of Manilla Bay” – Commodore Dewey-took control of Manilla – Emilo Aguinaldo – Filipino revolutionary leader ● Took control of islands

6. 7:2 ● Rough Riders ● Teddy Roosevelt

7. 7:2 ● PLATT Amendment ● Cuba was independent ● Still tied to the U.S. ● Foraker Act ● Established a government for Puerto Rico ● U.S. President had final word