Spanish American War Chapter 4 Section 2 American Slides: 14 Download presentation Spanish American War Chapter 4, Section 2 American Interest in Cuba Political instability 2 nd War for Independence Jose Marti: Cuban poet and revolutionary Threat of War Escalates Valeriano Weyler: “The Butcher” Threat of War Escalates (cont. ) Yellow journalism: sensational/exaggerated reporting used to get readers attention. Threat of War Escalates (cont. ) De Lome Letter Spanish minister to America. Criticizes and insults President Mc. Kinley. Threat of War Escalates (cont. ) “Remember the Maine!” U. S. S. Maine explodes in Havana Harbor Threat of War Escalates (cont. ) Threat of War Escalates (cont. ) Threat of War Escalates (cont. ) Several Theories on What Happened… War Breaks Out The Philippines Commodore George Dewey: Attacks Manila Harbor. Spanish fleet destroyed. War Breaks Out U. S. invades Cuba Rough Riders: Volunteer cavalry unit with Theodore Roosevelt. San Juan Hill? Never happened the way it was reported… Outcome of the War Treaty of Paris of 1898 Cuba: Becomes independent. Spain: Gives Puerto Rico & Guam to America. Outcome of the War (cont. ) U. S. : Pays $20 million to Spain; Annexes the Philippines. Outcome of the War (cont. ) U. S. Annexation of the Philippines Dissent at home: Americans don’t like the idea. Imperialism Valeriano butcher weylerChapter 10 section 2 the spanish american war answer keyChapter 5 lesson 2 the spanish american warChapter 5 lesson 2 the spanish american warJingoism spanish american warThe spanish american war marked a turning pointSpanish american war cause and effect chartBecoming a world power lesson 2 the spanish american warRegion of influenceWhy was it called a splendid little warSpanish american war territoriesSpanish american war causesYellow journalism spanish american warChapter 30 the war to end warChapter 30 the war to end war