Unit 5 Imperialism WWI 12 1718 19 SpanishAmerican

Unit 5: Imperialism & WWI 12. 17&18. 19

Spanish-American War 1898

The War Began April 25, 1898 Lasts only 114 days “Splendid little war” -Secretary of State John Hay

Battle of San Juan Hill Winning this battle would become the key to America winning the whole war Two stories: Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders + Buffalo Soldiers

The Rough Riders • 1 st U. S. Volunteer Cavalry • cowboys, gamblers, hunters, prospectors, college boys, and Native Americans • from all 45 states, 4 U. S. territories, & 14 countries • Roosevelt orders a charge after the Spaniards, clears the Spanish trenches, & holds San Juan Hill

“Buffalo Soldiers” 9 th & 10 th Cavalries (units of veteran black troops) Fought in the western frontier against Native Americans Battle of San Juan not so easy Only a handful of soldiers heard Roosevelt’s instructions once they reached the top Roosevelt retreated, regrouped, &

Battle of San Juan Hill "There was very great confusion at this time, the different regiments being completely intermingled - white regulars, colored regulars, and Rough Riders. ” -Roosevelt Mix of troops in the battle for the top. Regulars & volunteers, blacks & whites, fought side by side Most experts agree: Roosevelt’s personal valor & leadership were the single strongest

America Wins! Santiago surrendered July 17, 1898 Americans took Puerto Rico easily, July 25

The War Ends 60, 000 Spanish died 6, 000 Americans died Only 374 from battle Rest from disease

The Treaty of Paris (1898) Provisions of the Treaty: Spain recognized Cuban independence For $20 million, Spain gave up the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam to the United States Became “unincorporated” territories meaning that they would never be considered for statehood

1898 Treaty of Paris US to temporarily occupy the Philippines until their status was determined What should the US do with the Philippines?

Background Info Fall 1898

Options in Brief Imperialism 2 Anti-Imperialism: Grant the 3 Small Policy: Philippines 1 Create a complete Large Policy: military base & independence Bring the establish the immediately. Philippines as into American a temporary democracy by protectorate. making them a colony.

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The Philippines An amendment to the 1898 Treaty of Paris was proposed Grant Philippines independence once a stable govt. was established Vote was a tie – VP Hobart voted no Treaty passed without a clear plan Filipinos assumed they would be granted independence once Spain left American troops ordered to establish control over the islands Tensions rose quickly

The Philippine-American War 1899 -1902 Brutal war with many atrocities 200, 000 Filipinos & 5, 000 Americans died Torture, civilians imprisoned & killed

The Philippine-American War Read about why the US got into a war with the Philippines, how the war played out, & the outcome Use the readings to complete your worksheet