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The Spanish-American War 1898. PowerPoint by Mr. Hataway Created 10/8/2012. Bellringer: . Define the term “sensationalism?” How can sensationalism trigger public reaction? A war? What country had sovereignty over Cuba in the nineteenth century?. Cornell Notes: Three Questions.
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The Spanish-American War1898 PowerPoint by Mr. Hataway Created 10/8/2012
Bellringer: • Define the term “sensationalism?” • How can sensationalism trigger public reaction? A war? • What country had sovereignty over Cuba in the nineteenth century?
Cornell Notes: Three Questions • Today, I will learn . . . • Students will examine the causes, events, and outcomes of the Spanish-American War. • I will learn it by . . . • Student will actively listen and write notes using Cornell Strategies. • I have learned it when I can . . . • Students will construct a graphic organizer that summarizes the causes, events, and outcomes of the Spanish-American War.
Essential Question • Why is the Spanish-American War considered a turning point in American history?
Spain’s Harsh Treatment of Cubans • Between 1868 and 1898, a series of revolted by Cubans against Spanish rule. • Latest uprising began by Cuban exile, José martí
Spain’s Harsh Treatment of Cubans • New Spanish Governor, General Weyler • established concentration camps • 200,000 Cubans died of starvation or disease • nickname ElCarnicero (“The Butcher”).
Yellow Journalism • Rival newspapers exaggerated brutality of Spanish treatment of Cubans. • New York Journal – by William Randolph Hearst • New York World – by Joseph Pulitzer • Sensationalized stories became known as yellow journalism.
William Randolph HEARST Joseph PULITZER
De LômeLetter (Feb. 1898) • Spanish Ambassador wrote letter describe Pres. McKinley as weak. • Cuban agents intercepted letter; delivered New York Journal.
Sinking of the BattleshipU.S.S. Maine • Pres. McKinley sent battleship to Havana harbor “to protect American lives and property.”
ALL THAT WAS NEEDED TO START A WAR WAS A SPARK AND THIS CAME ON FEBRUARY 15TH, 1898, IN HAVANA HARBOR. USS MAINE IN HAVANA, CUBA HARBOR
Sinking of the BattleshipU.S.S. Maine • Ship exploded February 15, 1898. • Killed 260 officers and crew. • Cause unknown; newspapers blamed Spain.
WHAT DOES THIS CARTOON SUGGEST IS THE SITUATION FOR THE CUBANS?
Protecting U.S. EconomicInterests in Cuba • America’s Interest in Cuba • Cuban sugar exported to U.S. • American’s owned $50 million in Cuban property.
U.S. Navy Defeats Spanish Fleet • The Philippines • Spanish colony for 300 years; numerous rebellions • May 1, 1898, U.S. Commodore George Dewey defeats the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay in the Philippines.
Rough Riders • Voluntary cavalry unit comprised of former cowboys, miners, law officer, Ivy League athletes, and American Indians. • Created and led by Theodore Roosevelt, former Secretary of the Navy.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND THE “ROUGH RIDERS” IN CUBA • July 1, after seizing Kettle Hill outside Santiago, assists the army in capturing San Juan Hill.
U.S. Acquires a Colonia Empire • In the Treaty of Paris, Spain agree to: • Cede Guam and Puerto Rico to the U.S. • Sell the Philippines to the U.S. for $20 million
Cuba Becomes anAmerican Protectorate • Cubans gained independence from Spain • However, forced to adopt the Platt Amendment, which gave the U.S. the right to intervene to protect Cuba’s independence.
Spain’s Colonial Empire Ends • Spanish rule ends in the Western Hemisphere.
