Download 5a: Reasons for the Spanish American War

5a: Reasons for the Spanish
American War
• Protection of American business interests
in Cuba
5a: Reasons for the Spanish
American War
• American support of Cuban rebels to gain
independence from Spain
5a: Reasons for the Spanish
American War
• Rising tensions between Spain and the
United States as a result of the sinking of
the USS Maine in Havana Harbor
5a: Reasons for the Spanish
American War
• Exaggerated news reports of events
(yellow journalism)
5a: Results of the Spanish
American War
• The United States emerged as a world
power.
5a: Results of the Spanish
American War
• Cuba gained independence from Spain.
5a: Results of the Spanish
American War
• The United States gained possession of
the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.