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WORLD POWER

In 1898, the U.S. emerged as a world power through events like the Cuban rebellion, the "Yellow Press" influence, the USS Maine explosion, the Battle of Manila Bay, and the Spanish-American War. The U.S. also faced challenges in Cuba and the Philippines, establishing itself as a major player on the global stage. The assassination of President McKinley led to Theodore Roosevelt taking charge and implementing the Roosevelt Corollary, solidifying the U.S. as an influential force in international affairs.

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WORLD POWER

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  1. WORLD POWER

  2. 1898: Cuba rebelled against Spain

  3. The “Yellow Press” • They printed sensational and exaggerated stories.

  4. Pressure grew on President William McKinley to use force to help the Cubans

  5. McKinley sent the battleship USS Maine to Havana, Cuba

  6. Feb. 15, 1898: the Maine exploded in Havana harbor. More than 260 Americans were killed.

  7. US “yellow press” newspapers blamed Spain and demanded war.

  8. Battle of Manila Bay

  9. The US defeated Spanish forces in the Philippines with help from Filipinos.

  10. US forces attacked Cuba

  11. US Army was unprepared for war in Cuba

  12. The Rough Riders

  13. Battle of San Juan Hill

  14. The new U.S. Empire

  15. Philippines Insurrection • Emilio Aguinaldo led a rebellion against the USA

  16. US war in the Philippines 1899-1902

  17. Aguinaldo captured; USA defeated the Filipino insurrection

  18. Cuba was independent but remained a “protectorate” of the USA (under US supervision)

  19. Describe TWO things the U.S. did as a world power in the early 1900’s.

  20. Sep. 6, 1901: President McKinley assassinated

  21. Theodore Roosevelt President of the United States (1901-09) Republican

  22. Monroe Doctrine (1823) Europe should not interfere in North or South America. The USA will not interfere in Europe.

  23. Roosevelt Corollary • The USA will intervene in Latin America when necessary.

  24. The USA: “policeman” of the world?

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