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Ostend Manifesto
Diplomats wanted President Franklin Pierce to buy Cuba from Spain, because of how close it was to the coast of Florida. -
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Spanish-American War
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Sugar Cane
American capitalist began to invest in millions of dollars in large sugar can plantions on the island. Making America interested in Cuba. -
Cuba's revolt
From 1876 to 1886 Spain had control over Cuba making most Cuban citizens were made slaves. In 1886 Cuba revolted abolishing slavary and the U.S. felt for Cuba because we were once the same as them, wanting freedom -
The Great White Fleet
The Great White Fleet were the first steam engine powered naval ships. They showed how powerful our navy was by traveling 43,000 miles and made twenty ports in six continents. Which in the end helped us control and win the war. -
Revolution
Anti-Spanish sentiment erupted in Cuba causing a second war for independence. A Cuban journalist launched a revolution and destroyed property, Mainly sugar mills. This provoked U.S. to help the rebels achieve a free Cuba -
De Lome Letter
A personal letter writen by the Spanish minister was sent insluting the president by saying he was weak. When the letter hit the public, exactly one week later the USS Maine was sunk. -
USS Maine
The USS Maine Navy's 2nd armored cruser battleship. She had been sent to havana to protect Cuba from Spain. -
yellow journalism
Yellow journalism was and is false or mostly fasle headlines that newpapers make up just to sell newspapers and make money. -
Battle of Manila Bay
The Battle of Manila Bay was a battle fought on sea in the morning. This battle showed how much sea power we had since we demolished all of the Spanish fleet and America had no fatalities and very few injuries. -
the Battle of Santiago de Cuba
Admiral Pascual Cervera waited till 9 a.m. to attack the American fleet hoping to catch them off gaurd while they had church service. He was unsucessful. -
The Battle of San Juan Hill
The Battle of San Juan Hill was the bloodest and most famouse battle of the war. It was fought by the Rough Riders which were lead by Teddy Roosevelt. The USA had 205 dead and 1,180 wounded the Spanish had 58 dead, 170 wounded, and 39 captured. -
Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Paris was a treaty that said that Spain would leave Cuba and never come back. It also said that Spain would surrender Guam, Puerto Rico, and Philippines for $20 million. -
Foraker Act
It ended the millitary rule. It also set up a civil goverment for Cuba. -
The Platt Amendent
The Platt Amendment restricted Cuba from Forgien policys and showed where the bounderies are
