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Treaty of Paris
Agreement that ended Revolutionary War and established British recognition of the independence of the U.S. Later end the Spanish - American War. -
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Emilio Aguinaldo
Leader of rebel army of Filipino patriots. President of Philippine republic in 1899. He fought for Filipino independence from United States. -
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Yellow journalism
A style of sensationalist reporting of shocking illustration on pages was known as yellow journalism. It was named after the "yellow kid" popular comic strip that ran in the world. -
Reconcentration policy
General Weyler of Spain applied the first indicate of the re-concentration policy, that sent Cubans into concentration camps. The population had eight days to move to the camps. -
de lome letter
ridiculed McKinley for being "weak and catering to the rabble." Americans were outraged at the remarks. It was called "worst insult of the United States in its history" by the Journal. -
Teddy Roosevelt & Rough Riders
a regiment organized by Teddy Roosevelt after he left the navy post.College athletes, cowboys, ranchers, miners all joined and were functioning foot soldiers. -
USS Maine
A U.S. navy ship that sank from an explosion. Played a part of the reason for the Spanish - American war. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
A battle in the Spanish - American war which 8,000 soldiers fought to have control over San Juan Hill. Six buffalo soldiers and two rough riders received a medal of honor.