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The Spanish American War
Jose’ MartiValeriano WeylerYellow journalismU.S.S MaineGeorge DeweyRough RidersSan Juan HillTreaty of Paris
Revolution in Cuba
Since 1868-78: Cubans fought for independence from Spain (Cuba 90 miles off coast of Florida) with no success.
1890s: Spain controlled Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Guam islands
Map of Cuba & Puerto RicoMap of the PhillippinesMap of Guam
REASONS TO HELP CUBA
Identification with American revolutionImperialism:Business investments with CubaJose’ Marti:
Yellow Journalism:
President McKinley: remained neutral
CAUSES OF U.S INVOLVEMENT
1. The De Lome’ Letter (Feb 1898):
2. The Maine incident:
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Congress declares war on Spain on April 20, 1898
WAR I
George Dewey:
Emilio Aguinaldo:
August of 1898: Spanish surrenders
WAR IN CUBA
17,000 American troops 385 killed in action 5,000 died from disease
The “not-s0-rough” riders:
San Juan Hill:
Role of African Americans
TREATY OF PARIS 1898
Spain & U.S signed an Armistice (cease fire agreement)
Treaty of Paris: December 10, 1898 Results:
Ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, & Philippines to U.S Independence to Cuba
