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What was one of the main causes of the Spanish-American War?
What was one of the main causes of the Spanish-American War?
What was Yellow Journalism and its significance in the context of the war?
What was Yellow Journalism and its significance in the context of the war?
What was the outcome for Cuba after the Treaty of Paris of 1898?
What was the outcome for Cuba after the Treaty of Paris of 1898?
What major disease contributed to casualties during the Spanish-American War?
What major disease contributed to casualties during the Spanish-American War?
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Who became a war hero as a result of their leadership during the Spanish-American War?
Who became a war hero as a result of their leadership during the Spanish-American War?
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Study Notes
Overview of the Spanish-American War
- The Spanish-American War occurred from April to July 1898, lasting four months.
- It stemmed from escalating conflicts between the United States and Spain.
Causes of the War
- Concern for Cuban independence was a significant motivator for U.S. involvement.
- The United States sought new territorial acquisitions, expanding its influence.
- Yellow Journalism, driven by prominent journalists Hearst and Pulitzer, sensationalized news to increase newspaper sales, often at the expense of factual accuracy.
- The U.S.S. Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, leading many Americans to believe Spain was responsible for the incident.
War Synopsis
- The war was fought in the Caribbean and the Pacific, with the U.S. achieving swift victories against Spain.
- Disease, particularly yellow fever and typhoid, caused more fatalities than combat during the war.
Treaty of Paris 1898
- Signed in December 1898, the treaty:
- Granted independence to Cuba while maintaining U.S. protection.
- Assigned Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States.
- Required the U.S. to pay Spain $20 million for the Philippines.
Consequences of the War
- The United States emerged as a world power post-war, marking the decline of Spanish colonization.
- Theodore Roosevelt gained fame as a war hero due to his command of the Rough Riders, a volunteer cavalry unit from Texas.
- African American soldiers, known as Buffalo Soldiers, also played a crucial role in the conflict.
- Following the war, from 1899 to 1901, the Philippines engaged in a conflict for independence from U.S. control after the defeat of Spain.
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This quiz covers the key events and causes of the Spanish-American War that took place in 1898. Explore the motivations behind U.S. involvement, the war's major battles, and the resulting Treaty of Paris. Test your knowledge on this pivotal moment in American history.
