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Becoming a World Power. Imperialist View Arguments For … Arguments Against … Annexing Hawaii a. Queen Liliuokalani. The Spanish-American War. B. Causes Cuba Revolting Against Spanish Rule Americans Support Cuba a. Yellow Journalism - Hearst - Pulitzer
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Becoming a World Power Imperialist View Arguments For … Arguments Against … Annexing Hawaii a. Queen Liliuokalani
The Spanish-American War B. Causes • Cuba Revolting Against Spanish Rule • Americans Support Cuba a. Yellow Journalism - Hearst - Pulitzer b. Jingoism – aggressive nationalism - especially Republicans • McKinley (D) – Desire to remain neutral • Criticized by T. Roosevelt, among others • Sinking of the Maine a. Harbor at Havanna, Cuba b. 266 men die c. Spain to blame?
Spanish-American War (cont.) • Effects/Results • U.S., with strong navy, wins • T. Roosevelt – Rough Riders become heroes - San Juan Hill • Former Spanish Colonies Gained a. Cuba b. Phillipines c. Guam d. Puerto Rico