1. “That Splendid Little War”

2. In a short response of 1 to 3 sentences, answer the following question: When, if ever, should the United States get involved in the internal problems of another country?

3. After today’s lesson, you will: Outline the factors bringing the United States into the war with Spain. Discuss and debate the rationale for U.S. entry into the War.

4. The War of 1898 was America’s first imperialist war Fought over territories in the Caribbean and Pacific Stress placed on the four main arguments for Imperialism Revolved around matters in Cuba Fought in both Caribbean and Pacific Involved numerous nations

5. Cuban Rebels rose in revolt in 1895 Multiracial force Led by officers from the Ten Years’ War Sought to gain independence for Cuba Spain offered limited autonomy Sent Valeriano Weyler as Military Governor

6. Inexpensive, sensationalized newspapers Pioneered by William Randolph Hearst Saw a war as a way to sell papers Focused sympathy for the Cuban people in the Cuban War for Independence

7. Cuban rebels quickly seized the countryside Governor Weyler responded brutally Periodic executions Mass exiles Destroy plantations

8. Weyler ordered peasants collected into camps Remove support from rebels Keep an eye on suspected rebels Disastrous policy Poor sanitation and medical facilities Lack of food Wiped out 1/3 of Cuba’s rural population

9. Incredible sympathy for the Cuban people Belief that Spanish were fiendishly cruel

10. U.S. long-term interest in Cuba U.S. business investment in Cuba Public opinion highly sympathetic to the Cubans All that was needed was a spark

11. The U.S. battleship Maine exploded in the harbor of Havana on February 15, 1898 Public opinion blamed the Spanish for “mining” the Maine

12. Congress declared War on Spain on April 25, 1898 Sought to “secure peace in Cuba” War ends in August 1898 Treaty of Paris, 1898 Cuba granted independence U.S. gains Puerto Rico and Guam U.S. paid Spain $25 million for the Philippines

13. In a short response of one to two sentences, explain what was the most important thing learned in class today.