1. Do Now: Copy into your Notes The United States began to become a world power in the late 1800s. The U.S. went to war with Spain in 1898, and gained several colonies, including the Philippines and Puerto Rico.

2. Review – Answers on ½ sheet and hand in for quiz grade 1. Explain how Manifest Destiny was an example of imperialism. 2. What are three reasons for U.S. imperialism? 3. Explain how U.S. foreign policy changed from the 1790s to the 1890s.

3. Spanish-American War (1898) Imperialist War against the Spanish empire Causes: 1. Yellow Journalism  newspapers printed sensationalist headlines to get the American public in favor of a war with Spain The newspapers wanted the U.S. to take Cuba for its sugar and tobacco

4. Causes of the War 2. Explosion of the USS Maine in Havana, Cuba People assumed that Spain blew up the ship, and this led President McKinley to declare war

5. Spanish-American War (1898) The U.S. defeated the weak Spanish empire in 4 months More American soldiers died from malaria than in battle

6. Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders Teddy Roosevelt recruited a group of soldiers called the Rough Riders Roosevelt used his fame to get elected Governor of New York in 1898, then Vice President in 1900. He became President in 1901 when McKinley was assassinated

7. Spanish-American War (1898) Results: 1. The U.S. becomes a world power 2. U.S. gains several territories - the Philippines (in Asia) - Puerto Rico - Guam (South Pacific) 3. Cuba  The U.S. promises to give Cuba independence, but it has a heavy influence Platt Amendment  allows the U.S. to intervene in Cuba when it thinks it is necessary

8. Other Territories 1867  U.S. buys Alaska from Russia 1898  U.S. annexes Hawaii

9. Closing Do you think that the U.S. should have fought the Spanish-American War? Explain your opinion.