The Spanish-American War 1898

PowerPoint by Mr. HatawayCreated 10/8/2012The Spanish-American War1898Define the term sensationalism?How can sensationalism trigger public reaction? A war?What country had sovereignty over Cuba in the nineteenth century?Bellringer: 2SpainToday, 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.Cornell Notes: Three QuestionsWhy is the Spanish-American War considered a turning point in American history?Essential QuestionCauses of the WarSpains Harsh Treatment of CubansBetween 1868 and 1898, a series of revolted by Cubans against Spanish rule.Latest uprising began by Cuban exile, Jos mart

Spains Harsh Treatment of CubansNew Spanish Governor, General Weylerestablished concentration camps200,000 Cubans died of starvation or diseasenickname El Carnicero (The Butcher).

Yellow JournalismRival newspapers exaggerated brutality of Spanish treatment of Cubans.New York Journal by William Randolph HearstNew York World by Joseph PulitzerSensationalized stories became known as yellow journalism.

William Randolph HEARSTJoseph PULITZER9CARTOON SHOWS THE TWO PUBLISHERS ARE PARTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR. WHAT ARE THE BLOCK SUPPOSED TO REPRESENT?Spanish Ambassador wrote letter describe Pres. McKinley as weak.Cuban agents intercepted letter; delivered New York Journal.De Lme Letter (Feb. 1898)

Sinking of the BattleshipU.S.S. MainePres. McKinley sent battleship to Havana harbor to protect American lives and property.

12ALL 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 HARBOR12MAINE, U.S. BATTLESHIP THAT WAS BLOWN UP IN HAVANA HARBOR IN 1898, NEWSPAPERS BLAMED SPAIN, LED TO WAR WITH SPAIN.13

Ship exploded February 15, 1898.Killed 260 officers and crew.Cause unknown; newspapers blamed Spain.Sinking of the BattleshipU.S.S. Maine

Yellow journalists were quick to blame the Spanish15YELLOW JOURNALISTS WERE QUICK TO PUT THE BLAME ON SPAIN BUT LATER RESEARCH SHOWED IT WAS PROBABLY AN ACCIDENT.

WHAT DOES THIS CARTOON SUGGEST IS THE SITUATION FOR THE CUBANS?16IF SHE (CUBA) JUMPS FROM THE FRYING PAN SHE WILL LEAP INTO THE FIRE. THIS IS THE JUSTIFICATION THAT WAS USED TO TAKE OVER THE RULE OF CUBA AFTER THE SPANISH WERE DEFEATED.Protecting U.S. EconomicInterests in CubaAmericas Interest in CubaCuban sugar exported to U.S.Americans owned $50 million in Cuban property.

Major Events of theSpanish-American WarU.S. Navy Defeats Spanish FleetThe PhilippinesSpanish colony for 300 years; numerous rebellionsMay 1, 1898, U.S. Commodore George Dewey defeats the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay in the Philippines.

20US DESTROYS THE SPANISH FLEET AT MANILA BAY

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22Rough RidersVoluntary 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 THEROUGH RIDERS IN CUBAJuly 1, after seizing Kettle Hill outside Santiago, assists the army in capturing San Juan Hill.

BATTLE SCENE WITH TEDDY ROOSEVELT ON THE HORSE

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26Outcomes of the warIn 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 millionU.S. Acquires a Colonia EmpireCubans gained independence from SpainHowever, forced to adopt the Platt Amendment, which gave the U.S. the right to intervene to protect Cubas independence.Cuba Becomes anAmerican ProtectorateSpanish rule ends in the Western Hemisphere.Spains Colonial Empire Ends