The Spanish American War Causes for the War

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The Spanish American War Causes for the War in Cuba Anti-Imperialism Advocates War in

The Spanish American War Causes for the War in Cuba Anti-Imperialism Advocates War in the Philippines

Events Leading to War • Cuban Revolt 1895: Spain sent 200, 000 – Weyler’s

Events Leading to War • Cuban Revolt 1895: Spain sent 200, 000 – Weyler’s “reconcentration camps, ” starvation • Cuba Libra Movement: New York junta – Propaganda campaign for support • Yellow Journalism: Hearst & Pulitzer • Cleveland favored neutrality • Mc. Kinley: sent agent to Cuba – Tries to mediate Cuban independence • The de Lome Letter

The USS Maine: Before

The USS Maine: Before

USS Maine: After

USS Maine: After

Congress Declares War • Mc. Kinley delays, Congress $50 million – diplomacy breaks down

Congress Declares War • Mc. Kinley delays, Congress $50 million – diplomacy breaks down • War declared April 1, 1889 • Platt Amendment: US will not annex – Cuba if there is a war • George Dewey orders to leave Hong Kong and prepare attack on Manila.

War Starts • First steam powered, armored naval battle • America wins due to

War Starts • First steam powered, armored naval battle • America wins due to new navy • Dewey surprises Spanish fleet in Manila • Two American ships sink whole Spanish fleet of 8 with only one death • Dewey a hero

Commodore George Dewey

Commodore George Dewey

USS Massachusetts

USS Massachusetts

USS Norwalk

USS Norwalk

War In Cuba “The Splendid Little War” • Building an American Army: volunteers, community

War In Cuba “The Splendid Little War” • Building an American Army: volunteers, community militias, Smoked Yankees, – 25, 000 US v. 200, 000 Spanish • Rough Riders: Teddy Roosevelt • Guantanamo, Kettle Hill & San Juan Hill • Spain caught in Santiago de Cuba • Puerto Rica captured • 5, 500 U. S. dead; 379 from battle

Battles in Cuba

Battles in Cuba

Roosevelt takes San Juan Hill

Roosevelt takes San Juan Hill

Cuban Independence • US takes control of Puerto Rico & Guam • Cuban reconstruction

Cuban Independence • US takes control of Puerto Rico & Guam • Cuban reconstruction and freedom in 1902 • Platt Amendment – A) No treaties with other countries which Could lead to Cuba loosing independence – B) No debt it cannot pay – C) U. S. can return to protect government

Debate on Philippines • Paris Peace Treaty: $20 million for Phil. • Loud Opposition

Debate on Philippines • Paris Peace Treaty: $20 million for Phil. • Loud Opposition to Imperialism: Carnegie, – Mark Twain, Mugwumps, Bryan • Mc. Kinley struggles to make up his mind – Decides in favor annexation, then freedom • Senate approves treaty by two votes • Emilio Aguinaldo leads insurrection; A. Mc. Arthur • 3 year War: 50, 000 to 200, 000 Filipinos die • Taft civilian government: good organization • Public distaste: American Imperialism ends

Emilio Aquinaldo

Emilio Aquinaldo

U. S. Troops in the Philippines

U. S. Troops in the Philippines

U. S. Troops in the Philippines

U. S. Troops in the Philippines

Filipino Rebels

Filipino Rebels

U. S. Teacher in the Philippines

U. S. Teacher in the Philippines

China • Japan, England, German, Russia and France • break China up into “Spheres

China • Japan, England, German, Russia and France • break China up into “Spheres of Influence” Hay’s Open Door notes: One & Two – – – A) Each sphere respect rights of others B) China should collect duties at ports C) All spheres same train & port rates • The Boxer Rebellion: Chinese nationalists – Hole up the foreign embassies for 2 months – US joins European powers to put down insurrection

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