Spanish American War Chapter 4 Section 2 American

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Spanish American War Chapter 4, Section 2

Spanish American War Chapter 4, Section 2

American Interest in Cuba Political instability 2 nd War for Independence Jose Marti: Cuban

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 Valeriano Weyler: “The Butcher”

Threat of War Escalates (cont. ) Yellow journalism: sensational/exaggerated reporting used to get readers

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

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

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. )

Threat of War Escalates (cont. )

Threat of War Escalates (cont. ) Several Theories on What Happened…

Threat of War Escalates (cont. ) Several Theories on What Happened…

 War Breaks Out The Philippines Commodore George Dewey: Attacks Manila Harbor. Spanish fleet

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

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

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;

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

Outcome of the War (cont. ) U. S. Annexation of the Philippines Dissent at home: Americans don’t like the idea. Imperialism