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The Spanish-American War

The Spanish-American War. 18-2. Focus of Expansion- Late 1800s. 1. Latin America 2. Islands in Pacific 3. China. Latin America. Forced Chile’s government to pay reparations to sailor’s families Stopped a rebellion in Brazil Citing the Monroe Doctrine, forced England out of Venezuela.

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The Spanish-American War

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  1. The Spanish-American War 18-2

  2. Focus of Expansion- Late 1800s • 1. Latin America • 2. Islands in Pacific • 3. China

  3. Latin America • Forced Chile’s government to pay reparations to sailor’s families • Stopped a rebellion in Brazil • Citing the Monroe Doctrine, forced England out of Venezuela

  4. Cuban Rebellion • Controlled by Spain, but the Cubans revolted periodically. • Rebellion of 1895 was met with thousands of troops and concentration camps for Cubans • Cuban exiles, led by journalist Jose Marti, called for U.S. intervention

  5. Possible Reasons for Helping • 1. U.S. sugar plantations were being destroyed • 2. Newspaper battle between Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst strongly exaggerated the situation • Yellow Journalism: sensational writing

  6. Steps to War • More revolt in 1898---McKinley sent the USS Maine to patrol the harbor and protect U.S. citizens and property. • February 15, 1898 an explosion sank the Maine and killed over 250 soldiers. • Cause of explosion is unsure

  7. War!! • April 11, 1898 after demands were sent to Spain, Congress declared war. • First attack came in Spanish controlled Philippines(pg. 522) • The Rough Riders, led by Teddy Roosevelt, gained victory at San Juan Hill(most famous battle)

  8. Domination • The Spanish had no chance and the strength of the new U.S. Navy was being displayed. • Only about 400 Americans were killed in battle, the rest from tropical disease, food poisoning, poor medical care • Earned the nickname “a splendid little war”

  9. Treaty of Paris…Again • Signed with Spain in 1898 • 1. It recognized Cuba’s independence • 2. For $20 million, Spain gave up Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

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