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The Spanish American War

The Spanish American War. Jose’ Marti Valeriano Weyler Yellow journalism U.S.S Maine George Dewey Rough Riders San Juan Hill Treaty of Paris. Revolution in Cuba. Since 1868-78: Cubans fought for independence from Spain (Cuba 90 miles off coast of Florida) with no success.

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The Spanish American War

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  1. The Spanish American War Jose’ Marti ValerianoWeyler Yellow journalism U.S.S Maine George Dewey Rough Riders San Juan Hill Treaty of Paris

  2. Revolution in Cuba Since 1868-78: Cubans fought for independence from Spain (Cuba 90 miles off coast of Florida) with no success. 1890s: Spain controlled Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Guam islands Map of Cuba & Puerto Rico Map of the Phillippines Map of Guam

  3. REASONS TO HELP CUBA Identification with American revolution Imperialism: Business investments with Cuba Jose’ Marti: Yellow Journalism: President McKinley: remained neutral

  4. CAUSES OF U.S INVOLVEMENT The De Lome’ Letter (Feb 1898): 2. The Maine incident: picture Congress declares war on Spain on April 20, 1898

  5. WAR I • George Dewey: • Emilio Aguinaldo: • August of 1898: Spanish surrenders

  6. WAR IN CUBA • 17,000 American troops • 385 killed in action • 5,000 died from disease • The “not-s0-rough” riders: • San Juan Hill: • Role of African Americans

  7. TREATY OF PARIS 1898 • Spain & U.S signed an Armistice (cease fire agreement) • Treaty of Paris: December 10, 1898 • Results: • Ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, & Philippines to U.S • Independence to Cuba

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