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Admiral Alfred Mahan
Admiral Alfred Mahan published a book calling for a strong navy to increase US presence around the world, and pushed for the US to acquire foreign lands. -
Second War for Independence in Cuba
Fighting against Spanish rule. -
Spain’s response/Yellow Journalism
Yellow journalism is exaggerated stories to sell newspapers. Spanish wrote badly about US. -
Feb 1898-DeLome letter
The Spanish Ambassador to the US wrote this letter that spoke badly of President McKinley. -
USS Maine
A US Navy ship called the USS Maine blew up near Cuba. The United States blamed the Spanish. -
War
The United States attacks Spanish colonies. The war only lasted around 15 weeks. More people died of disease than battle. -
Philippines
George Dewey captures the Philippines. Imperialistic Foriegn Policy is ensued. -
Rough Riders/ San Juan Hill
The Rough Riders were heroes in the battle on San Juan Hill. -
Puerto Rico
The Treaty of Paris in 1898 gives Puerto Rico, Guam, and control over Cuba to the United States. -
Aug-Dec 1898-Cease-fire/treaty
This is when the war ends and a treaty is made. -
War’s outcome/Teller Amendment
The Philippines want their independence. The Teller Amendment guarentees Cuba's independene but US troops were left in Cuba.
