The Spanish American War and CUBA

Guam

-The largest and southernmost island in the Marianas -was turned over to the United States by Spain in 1898

Why did the Age of Imperialism begin?

1. "white mans' burden" (Europeans believed they had a duty to spread their religion and culture to "backward" people) 2. Competition (nations fought for markets) 3. Economic benefits (raw materials, make $)

Puerto Rico

A US territory that became dependent on the US after the Spanish-American War.

Muckrakers

A group of investigative reporters who pointed out the abuses of big business and the corruption of urban politics; included Frank Norris (The Octopus) Ida Tarbell (A history of the standard oil company) Lincoln Steffens (the shame of the cities) and Upton Sinclair (The Jungle)

What was the The Spanish American War called?

A splendid little war It was a short war only last from April to August Easy to win- Spanish were unorganized didn't put up much resistance Only 460 died in battle, 5200 of disease

National Woman Suffrage Association

A suffrage group headed by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony that stressed the need for women to lead organizations on their own behalf. The NWSA focused exclusively on women's rights — sometimes denigrating men of color, in the process — and took up the battle for a federal women's suffrage amendment.

Panama Canal

Canal that would benefit American commerce and military capability (move ships between Pacific and Atlantic Oceans). Reduce cost of shipping goods

Boxer Rebellion

Chinese patriots tried to rid China of foreigners by rebelling (over 200 killed; rebellion was crushed)

Moral Diplomacy

Foreign policy proposed by President Wilson to condemn imperialism, spread democracy, and promote peace

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Founded by W.E.B. Du Bois, it emerged out of the Niagara Movement in 1909. It worked for equal rights for all Americans, but it failed to achieve lasting civil rights legislation during the early 1990s.

Liliuokalani

In 1891, became the leader of Hawaii and attempted to restore the kingdom's independence.

Why did the U.S. declare war on Spain?

In 1898 the United States declared war on Spain following the sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898.

Why was San Juan Hill and Kettle Hill important?

In 1898, United States forces, including Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders, defeated Spanish forces at San Juan Hill and Kettle Hill in Cuba helping to end the Spanish American war. These battles took place near Santiago, Cuba

Teller Amendment 1898

It outlined the United States role in Cuba: —the U.S. would help Cuba gain independence and then withdraw all its troops from the country. 1) Cubans are free and independent 2) duty of US to keep Spain out 3) the US will use the military to back Cuba if necessary 4) the US will not try to impose their will on cubans

MANIA

M-militarism, A-alliances, N-nationalism, I-imperialism, A-assassination

The Platt Amendment 1901

Made Cuba a protectorate of the US IT SAID THAT: -Cuba could not make treaties with other nations -Gave America control of a naval base at Guantanamo Bay. -Gave US right to intervene as it wished in Cuban affairs

Dollar Diplomacy

President Taft's policy of linking American business interests to diplomatic interests abroad

William Randolph Hearst

Publisher of the New York Journal newspaper used yellow journalism to influence the Spanish-American War. His rival was Joseph Pulitzer.

Joseph Pulitzer

Publisher of the New York World Newspaper who helped start yellow journalism style. His rival was William Randolph Hearst. He wrote stories that blamed Spain and influence Americans that war with Spain should happen.

Reasons for the Spanish American War

THE TWO MAIN REASONS: America's supported the Cubans and Filipinos against the Spanish rule. The sinking of the battleship U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor. The US blamed Spain. OTEHR REASONS: • Yellow Journalism: Exaggerated news reports of events. Turned the US people against Spain. • Protection of American business interest in Cuba • Protection of American business interests in Cuba

Who were the Rough Riders?

The Rough Riders was a nickname given to the 1st United States Volunteer group of soldiers, who fought in the Spanish-American War. They were lead by THEODORE Roosevelt. Rough Riders captured Kettle Hill and San Juan Hil. This ended the Spanish American War.

Results of the War

The United States emerged as a world power. The United States gained possession of -Cuba -Philippines -Guam -Puerto Rico

Progressivism

The movement in the late 1800s to increase democracy in America by curbing the power of the corporation. It fought to end corruption in government and business, and worked to bring equal rights of women and other groups that had been left behind during the industrial revolution.

Big Stick Policy

Theodore Roosevelt's method for achieving American goals in the Caribbean; it featured the threat and use of military force to promote America's commercial supremacy, to limit European intervention in the region, and to protect the Panama Canal.

Why did American planters lead a rebellion in Hawaii?

They wanted lower tariffs on their crops.

Open Door Policy

U.S. policy in China where any nation can trade anywhere in China (eliminated spheres of influence)

Roosevelt Corollary

US international policing power to force Latin American to pay off debts to foreign nations, Keep those nations from meddling in Latin America.

What was The U.S.S. Maine and why was it important?

US ship sunk on Feb. 15, 1898 It protect American interests mysterious explosion Americans view (U.S. Navy): blew up by a mine "The Warship Maine was Split In Two By An Enemy's Secret Infernal Machine?" Historians believe a malfunction in ship

Rough Riders

Volunteer cavalry organized by Teddy Roosevelt - crew of cowboys, college students and adventurers

Panama Canal-problems

Workers were faced with exposure to the elements, mosquitoes, and physically challenging jobs.

What would US benefit by annexing with Hawaii?

Would give the U.S. an economic & military base in the Pacific Ocean

What role did yellow Journalism play in the Spanish American War?

Yellow journalism contributed to the start of the war by swaying peoples opinion to be in support the war.

The Philippines

a country that is a group of islands in southeastern Asia, which became a US possession after the war

Cuba

a large island nation about 90 miles off the coast of Florida that was a colony of Spain until freed in the Spanish-American War.

What is a protectorate?

a state that is controlled and protected by another

The Treaty of Paris of 1898

formally ended the Spanish-American War. Puerto Rico and Guam were ceded to the United States, the Philippines were bought for $20 million, and Cuba became a U.S. protectorate.

White Man's Burden

idea that many European countries had a duty to spread their religion and culture to those less civilized

Yellow Journalism

journalism that is based upon sensationalism and exaggeration to attract readers and sell newspapers. NOT BASED ON FACTS. Journalism that sensationalized and made up events that helped push the US into the war with Spain.

imperialism

powerful countries controlling weaker countries

What was the main idea of the Pacific Empire?

the United States became a world power, acquiring new territories in the Pacific and the Caribbean

Labor Movement

the formation of labor unions, during the 1880's, for the workers to receive better treatment by lowering the hours and the days worked.

Why did many Americans want to intervene in Cuba?

• Yellow journalism aroused anger against Spain for it's mistreatment of the Cuban people. • Many U.S. expansionists wanted to annex Cuba for its natural resources, markets and strategic advantages (naval base in Caribbean). • Many in the U.S. believed it was part of enforcing the Monroe Doctrine (keep European imperialist nations out of the W.H.).