The Spanish-American War began in 1898 over Cuba, which was seeking independence from Spain. Yellow journalism in American newspapers exaggerated Spanish atrocities against Cuban rebels and helped fuel public support for war. The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana harbor was falsely blamed on Spain and helped propel the U.S. into war. The U.S. defeated Spain within months and gained control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines as Spanish territories. The war marked America's emergence as a global power.

1. “ A splendid little war” - John Hay The best example of American imperialism at the turn of the century The Spanish American War

3. Why did Spain and the U.S. go to war over Cuba? to “liberate” Cuba from the Spanish Cubans revolted in 1895, demanding independence Spain had installed a military government in Cuba rebels in Cuba were thrown into concentration camps

5. Also, Cuba was a very important source of sugar, and there many American investments in Cuba Some Americans had suggested annexation and statehood for Cuba “ an apple”, severed from the “tree”

6. THE CAUSES NEWSPAPERS A LETTER A SHIP SOME POLITICIANS

7. Yellow Journalism William Randolph Hearst Joseph Pulitzer

9. "Please remain. You furnish the pictures and I'll furnish the war." “ There is no war. Request to be recalled.”

10. The de Lome letter McKinley is "a low politician," "weak and catering to the rabble" Enrique DuPuy De Lome

11. The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine

12. Used as a rallying cry - REMEMBER THE MAINE!!

14. Yellow Journalism

15. Jingoism was also called “spread-eagleism”

16. War is declared McKinley asks to send troops to end civil war Congress passes joint resolutions for a free Cuba Spain says “Why you little …” US says “It’s on!”

18. THE EVENT The war only lasted a few months fought in the Caribbean and in the Pacific U.S. not very prepared

19. Yellow Journalism during (and in ) the War “ Truth is the first casualty of war” William Randolph Hearst

20. The Rough Riders

21. People from all walks of life volunteered to fight - caught up in war fever

22. Teddy Roosevelt comes to national prominence

23. The charge up San Juan Hill

24. African American troops fight – successfully!

25. Spain pushed for a peace treaty

26. THE IMPACT "The war of the United States with Spain was very brief. Its results were many, startling, and of world-wide meaning." Henry Cabot Lodge "It has been a splendid little war, begun with the highest motives, carried on with magnificent intelligence and spirit, favoured by that fortune which loves the brave." John Hay

27. Over 5,000 casualties ( just under 400 battle deaths ), and a cost of $250 million

28. Expansion of the U.S. The U.S acquired Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Guam, and Wake Island - Spain received some cash

29. Cuba gains independence (sort of)

30. The Platt Amendment Cuba becomes an American PROTECTORATE – kind of like a little brother US military would rule Cuba for a while US could intervene if deemed necessary US received naval base

31. More Results: U.S. thrust onto the world stage, and American strength and arms become respected

33. More Results: U.S. becomes much more involved in Asia and Latin America NATIONALISM

34. More Results: U.S. becomes a two-ocean nation, and will look for a link to control both oceans commercially and militarily

35. More Results: Opposition or ANTI-IMPERIALISM will develop in the US

36. Problems would arise in controlling the possessions - anti-imperialists felt the U.S. should give the countries independence

37. A bloody insurrection in the Philippines followed in 1899 Philippine nationals, led by Emilio Aguinaldo, rebelled against the new U.S. government

39. The guerrilla war lasted for three years, with many casualties

41. Opponents of Imperialism began to develop Big names opposing imperialism TWAIN CARNEGIE

42. The Anti-Imperialist League developed

43. Reasons for Anti-Imperialism Span-Am War wasn’t for conquest Philippines should be “free and independent” imperialism was expensive problems at home

44. Reasons for Anti-Imperialism no such thing as “The White Man’s Burden” too hard to hold and govern the colonies not fair that the colonies would be governed but not represented in Congress

45. CONQUEST

46. EXPENSIVE

47. PROBLEMS AT HOME

49. A Just Action?

50. WORLD OPINION

51. The issue of IMPERIALISM and intervening in foreign countries will dominate American politics for much of the next 30 years!

52. ONLINE RESOURCES The Spanish American War Centennial Website - http://www.spanamwar.com/ The Spanish-American War in Motion Pictures - http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/sawhtml/sawhome.html Remember the Maine - www.smplanet.com/imperialism/remember.html Crucible of Empire - PBS Online - http://www.pbs.org/crucible/ Arlington National Cemetery - http://www.arlingtoncemetery.com/ussmaine.htm Turner Network Television - http://alt.tnt.tv/movies/tntoriginals/roughriders/