History Chapter 20
Treaty of Paris
Spain surrendered all rights to Cuba and assumed Cuban debt. Puerto Rico and Guam were given to the U.S. The U.S. will pay $20 million for the annexation of the Philippines.
Imperialism
Policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker territories. Motives- Economic, Military, Religion, and Racial superiority
Platt Amendment
States that Cubans must have a Constitution and sign the Platt Amendment. This is significant because it states Cuba could not make treaties, the U.S. reserved the right to intervene in Cuba, Cuba could not go into debt it could not repay, and the U.S. could buy or lease land on the island.
Teller Amendment
States the U.S. will not seek control of Cuba. This is significant because Cuba is officially independent but will become an United States Protectorate. But the U.S. military would occupy Cuba and provide food, clothing, schools, hospitals, and help with malaria and yellow fever.
The U.S took control over
Puerto Rico Guam Cuba Philippines
General Welyer
Reconcentrado Camps Conditions Estimated 300,000 Cubans Interned Unsanitary Conditions Thousands died of hunger and disease
Yellow Journalism
Sensational style of writing, which exaggerates the news to lure and enrage readers.
Jose Marti
Launched the revolt in 1895 and used tactics such as Guerrilla Warfare and Scorched Earth Policy
Concentration Camps
Made by General Weyler, aka the "Butcher"
U.S.S Maine
On February 15, 1898 in the Havana Harbor in Cuba, the U.S.S Maine explodes and sinks. More than 260 U.S.S Main crew was killed. The Newspapers blame the Spanish.
Publishers of Yellow Journalism
William Randolph Hearst- New York Journal Joseph Pulitzer- New York World
The De Lome Letter
Written by Enrique Dupuy de Lome a Spanish Minister to the U.S. This is significant because it criticized President McKinley by calling him weak and bidder. This insult upset the American public.
1868
Cubans rebel against Spanish rule and fought for 10 years but are defeated. This is significant because it abolished slavery.
Reasons U.S. goes to war
Harsh Tactics against Cubans Yellow Journalism De Lome Letter U.S.S Main explodes
5 founding ideals
Democracy Rights Liberty Opportunity Equality
Foraker Act
End military rule, set up civil government, president power to appoint Governor and upper house legislature, denied U.S. citizenship
The Spanish american war
1898
Yellow Kid
A character in a widely popular newspaper comic.
Protocol
A first draft of a treaty to be submitted for ratification. This is significant because the Treat of Paris The War ended on August 12, 1898 with the signing of the protocol.
Rough Riders
A volunteer cavalry unit commanded by Leonard Wood and Theodore Roosevelt. It is made of men from all walks of life. Dramatic uphill charge at Kettle Hill led by the Rough Riders to the more significant taking of San Juan Hill.
