Why did the U S go to war

“Why did the U. S. go to war against Spain? What were the consequences?

I. Spanish-American War --1898 US expansion = Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam

Causes for Spanish. American War 1898

Spain ignored Monroe Doctrine – Spain still has colonies in W. Hempis. Spanish. American War 1898

Causes for Spanish-American War 1898 1. Spain ignored Monroe Doctrine Unit 3 Essay #2: Interactive Notes Q&A’s 1. Cartoon #1: Describe the Cartoon. How does this cartoon illustrate the Monroe Doctrine ? 2. Cartoon #2: Describe the Cartoon. What is the message in this cartoon ?

Spain ignored Monroe Doctrine – still has colonies in W. Hempis. US Imperialists want some of Spain’s colonies esp. Philippines cause it Spanish. American Would make trade War with 1898 China easier

Philippines – “stepping stone” to China

Spain ignored Monroe Doctrine – still has colonies in W. Hempis. 1895 Cubans rebel Against Spain-Americans support Spanish. Rebels And their leader American War Jose Marti 1898 US Imperialists want some of Spain’s colonies esp. Philippines cause it Would make trade with China easier

Causes for Spanish-American War 3. Americans support Cuban Rebels Interactive Notes: Pg. 347 3. Why did Jose Marti encourage Cuban rebels to destroy American-owned sugar mills and plantations? 4. Would you support the Spanish American War based on, “One Americans Story” ? Why? Pg. 346:

Feb. 1898 -- USS Maine visits Havana, Cuba which is under Spanish control

Spain ignored Monroe Doctrine – still has colonies in W. Hempis. 1895 Cubans rebel Against Spain Americans support Rebels And their leader Jose Marti Spanish. American War 1898 Feb. 1898 USS Maine explodes In Spanish-controlled harbor in Havana, Cuba = Over 200 sailors KIA US Imperialists want some of Spain’s colonies esp. Philippines cause it Would make trade with China easier

Newspapers in US after USS Maine explodes

Newspapers in US after USS Maine explodes

Spain ignored Monroe Doctrine – still has colonies in W. Hempis. 1895 Cubans rebel Against Spain Americans support Rebels And their leader Jose Marti Feb. 1898 USS Maine explodes In Spanishcontrolled harbor in Havana, Cuba = Over 200 sailors KIA Spanish. American War “Yellow 1898 US Imperialists want some of Spain’s colonies esp. Philippines cause it Would make trade with China easier Journalist” media Blames Spain for sinking USS Maine Wm. R. Hearst urges Americans to declare war!

US to Spain : “War !” Americans attack Spanish forces in Cuba

US to Spain : “War !” US Navy destroys Spanish fleet in the Philippines

Interactive Notes Q&A’s What really happened to USS Maine ? Admiral Rickover: Nuclear engineer Designed & built US Navy’s first nuclear sub’s “Father of the Nuclear Navy” Hobby: liked to study the documents/photo’s of the investigations of the sinking of USS Maine What did Rickover say happened to USS Maine? The ship blew up internally. It was not sunk by a Spanish Mine (1976)

B. Consequences: USA takes over Spanish Colonies President Mc. Kinley 1. Cuba – not annexed, but US controlled it by the “Platt Amendment” in the new, Cuban Constitution: a. Permits US military bases Guantanamo Bay navy base b. Restricts Cuban govt. from dealing with Europeans – it may borrow money from US ONLY

Interactive Notes Q&A’s pg. 354 -355 5. Cuba was not annexed so it was not a US “territory”. However, it became a US ____? What does this term mean ? 6. What was the most important reason for the US to maintain tight control of Cuba?

B. Consequences: USA takes over Spanish Colonies President Mc. Kinley 2. Philippines Annexed by US in 1899 Philippine-American War 1899 -1904 US promised INDEPENDENCE Now, they resist led by… Emilio AGUINALDO US wins, but KIA = 4, 000 Americans; 20, 000 Filipinos Cost = $ 400 million

“Yellow Journalism” War with Spain Before the war, Hearst sends artist Remington to Cuba: “You furnish the pictures, I’ll furnish the war. ”