1. Spanish-American War and beyond A war fought in Cuba in 1898

2. Spanish-American War and beyond Why would we fight Spain? Background: Spain controlled Cuba through a dictatorship A revolution in Cuba against Spanish rule calls for the US to get involved

3. Spanish-American War and beyond Cubans provoked US intervention by destroying our sugar plantations. U.S. must protect commerce and trade (Reason #1) This opportunity could let the US gain a naval base as well! (Reason #2)

4. Spanish-American War and beyond Jingoism: A super sense of patriotism and demand for aggressive action Page 179

5. Spanish-American War and beyond Yellow Journalism: A type of writing that prints the most sensational, exaggerated, and distorted stories for emotional effect

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8. Spanish leaders send a letter to the US telling them to stay out of this conflict (De Lome Letter) US must respond and do something

9. Spanish-American War and beyond USS Maine is then sent to the harbor of Havana, Cuba It blows up mysteriously in the middle of the night in the harbor

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11. Congress declares war on Spain in 1898 The war lasted less than 4 months with a U.S. victory

12. Spanish-American War and beyond The Treaty of Paris is signed in 1898 Results: Cuba gains its independence U.S. gets the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

13. Spanish-American War and beyond After 1900 the US continues to be involved in matters around the world Teddy Roosevelt: “Speak softly and carry a big stick”

14. Spanish-American War and beyond 1901 the US gained the right to build a Panama Canal to link the two oceans Reasons: Keep U.S. influence in Latin America and make a shorter route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans The US stayed involved in world affairs until 1914, with the outbreak of World War I

15. Spanish-American War and beyond The Spanish-American War, known as “The Splendid Little War” VIDEOThe Spanish-American War, known as “The Splendid Little War” VIDEO