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1 “A Splendid Little War” John Hay, Secretary of State, 1898

2  Who? 2 Spain vs. America Where? Phillipines, Cuba (Spain’s Colonies)

3 3 The Philippines Cuba USA

4  Help give freedom to Spain’s colonies! 4

5 Spain was fighting a guerilla war and needed to separate “good” from “bad guys 5 What? Why? Civilians were forced into government run camps (with bad conditions) Made Spain look bad in American eyes How did it lead to war?

6 Protecting their economic interests 6 What? Why? Many of Cuba’s sugar plantations were owned by Americans Made Americans more likely to help out Cuba How did it lead to war?

7 Make more $ if they keep you scared and interested 7 What? Why? Writing newspaper stories that were extremely exaggerated versions of the truth. Made Americans want war! How did it lead to war?

8 8 “You furnish the pictures, I’ll furnish the war William Randolph Hearst Frederic Remington’s Disrobing Propaganda

9 9

10 10 What? USS Maine explodes in Havana, Cuba Harbor, “Spark” that started the war “Remember the Maine! To hell with Spain!” How did it lead to war? Most Americans believe it was Spain’s fault 1976 US Navy analyzed the sunken ship, decided that the hull blew OUT not IN

11  Maine Explosion Caused by Bomb or Torpedo? 2/17/1898 New York World 11

12 12 Which of these do you think was most responsible for the nation going to war? Yellow Journalism Sinking of the Maine

13  What Happened at Manila Bay? 13 Surprise naval attack sunk the crumbling Spanish Navy Made Americans feel very superior

14  Who were the Rough Riders? Who was their leader? 14 Teddy Roosevelt resigns as Asst Secy of the Navy to lead a “Cowboy Calvary” Brought his own photographer Teddy’s popularity from this leads to his becoming v.p. and president

15  What famous Battle did they participate in? 15 San Juan Hill African Americans also helped but get no credit

16 16

17 17 US defeats Spain & becomes a world power Teddy Roosevelt elected Vice President in 1900 and becomes President in 1901 when McKinley is shot US must decide what to do about Spain’s former colonies (Phillipines, Puerto Rico, and Cuba)

18 18 Do you think the war was a good idea?

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