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Spanish/American
War
Cause of Spanish American War
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Cubans Revolt against Spain
U.S. considers intervention to protect its
interests and property on the island (What were these
“interests”?)
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Yellow Journalism fans flames of war
Explosion of the Maine in Havana Harbor
Spain declares war reluctantly
BOOM!!!
The war in Philippines
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First action of the War takes place in Philippines. Why?
Commodore George Dewey launch a surprise attack and
knock out most of the ships in Manila Harbor.
Americans team up with rebels in Philippines who wanted to be
free from Spanish rule. Seize the main island of Luzon.
U.S. controls Philippines. Thinks about what to do with them.
The war in Cuba
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Americans blockade harbor
17,000 land on island. 25% are African –
American soldiers.
Heavy fighting occurs. Americans destroy
Spanish Fleet. Superior navy.
Americans take the island after decisive
battle at San Juan Hill. T.R. plays a role with
charge up hill.
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Puerto Rico
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After defeating Spanish in Cuba, the U.S. heads for
Puerto Rico.
U.S. takes control of Puerto Rico. Signs Treaty of
Paris with Spain, ending the war.
Puerto Rico remains under U.S. military control.
Foraker Act: Sets up Puerto Rican government by
Puerto Ricans. U.S. still has much input.
Jones Act: Island becomes a territory of U.S. in
which citizenship is given to all Puerto Ricans.
Back to the Philippines
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U.S. gains control of Philippines after treaty. Justifies with Social
Darwinism type arguments. What could these be?
Anti-imperialists in U.S. oppose takeover. Says it goes against the
ideas of what America is about! Examples?
Philippine rebels now fight against U.S. many African-American
soldiers defect to the Philippine side.
Over 200,000 Philippines' die. 4000 Americans.
Rebel leader Emilio Aguinaldo surrenders.
In 1901, U.S. transfers authority to civilians. Philippines do not
receive full independence until 1946.