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10.2 The Spanish-American War

10.2 The Spanish-American War. U.S. and Cuba. Cuba was Spain’s colony, we were interested because some businessmen had sugar companies there When Cuban leaders like Jose Marti called for a revolution (against Spain), we supported the Cubans. U.S. and Cuba.

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10.2 The Spanish-American War

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  1. 10.2 The Spanish-American War

  2. U.S. and Cuba • Cuba was Spain’s colony, we were interested because some businessmen had sugar companies there • When Cuban leaders like Jose Marti called for a revolution (against Spain), we supported the Cubans

  3. U.S. and Cuba • In the interceptedDe Lome letter, a member of the Spanish govt. insulted Pres. McKinley • Naturally, this infuriated Americans

  4. U.S. and Cuba • Spain sent General Weyler to tame the Cubans • He forced them into concentration camps, etc. • The practice of “yellow journalism” focused (and sometimes exaggerated) on the horrible treatment of the Cubans

  5. U.S. and Cuba • Feb 15, 1898 the U.S.S. Spain, which was supposed to bring home U.S. citizens from Cuba, mysteriously exploded • We automatically blamed the Spanish, but no one could prove it.

  6. U.S. beats up Spain • Attacked the Spanish in the Philippines (in Pacific) before we invaded Cuba • We blockaded the Spanish fleet at Cuba, then invaded with a poorly prepared army • We still won that invasion anyway • TR (before he became Pres.) lead his volunteers (The “Rough Riders”) into the Battle of San Juan Hill

  7. U.S. beats up Spain • In the Treaty of Paris (1898), U.S. wins Puerto Rico and Guam from Spain • But we agreed to pay Spain $20 mil for the Philippines

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