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1 The Spanish American War Mr. Bach United States History

2 Causes of the War Spanish Empire was weak Good opportunity for the U.S. to prove itself against a weak foe. U.S. media drums up support for a war. Unsubstantiated reports of Spanish atrocities against Cubans reported in U.S. newspapers.

3 “Yellow Journalism” Two competing NY newspaper publishers compete for readers. William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer “Yellow Journalism” Sensational reporting designed to increase readership. War = more readers = more money.

4 The Yellow Kid – “Yellow Journalism”

5 “Remember the Maine” USS Maine blows up in Havana harbor. U.S. media immediately blames explosion on the Spanish. Provides justification for U.S. to declare war on Spain (1898).

6 The War in Cuba U.S. easily defeats the Spanish army and navy in Cuba. Buffalo Soldiers African-American soldiers who fight separately from whites. Rough Riders Adventurers led by Theodore Roosevelt (who had resigned his post in the Naval Department).

7 Results of the War United States wins Cuba Puerto Rico Guam The Philippines

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