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What event marked the beginning of the Spanish-American War?
What event marked the beginning of the Spanish-American War?
Which of the following factors contributed to the U.S. entering the Spanish-American War?
Which of the following factors contributed to the U.S. entering the Spanish-American War?
Who was Jose Marti and what role did he play in the Cuban revolution?
Who was Jose Marti and what role did he play in the Cuban revolution?
What resulted from the Spanish-American War?
What resulted from the Spanish-American War?
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What was the significance of the phrase 'Splendid Little War' as used by John Hay?
What was the significance of the phrase 'Splendid Little War' as used by John Hay?
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What was one significant economic interest the United States had in Cuba before the Spanish-American War?
What was one significant economic interest the United States had in Cuba before the Spanish-American War?
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Which media practice significantly influenced public support for the war against Spain?
Which media practice significantly influenced public support for the war against Spain?
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What event primarily triggered the U.S. public's demand for war with Spain?
What event primarily triggered the U.S. public's demand for war with Spain?
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What was the outcome of the investigation into the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine?
What was the outcome of the investigation into the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine?
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What role did Theodore Roosevelt play in the Spanish-American War?
What role did Theodore Roosevelt play in the Spanish-American War?
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Which territory did the United States invade quickly after defeating Spanish forces in Cuba?
Which territory did the United States invade quickly after defeating Spanish forces in Cuba?
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What significant military engagement occurred on July 1, 1898, during the war?
What significant military engagement occurred on July 1, 1898, during the war?
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Which figure declared the Philippines independent from Spain during the conflict?
Which figure declared the Philippines independent from Spain during the conflict?
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How did the Spanish-American War affect U.S. territorial expansion?
How did the Spanish-American War affect U.S. territorial expansion?
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What was one of the consequences of the Cuban conflict for the United States?
What was one of the consequences of the Cuban conflict for the United States?
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Study Notes
Spanish-American War
- Conflict between the United States and Spain over Cuban independence
- Began in April 1898
- Cuba and Puerto Rico were Spain's last colonial holdings in the Western Hemisphere in 1895
- US aimed to help Cuba gain independence and expand its influence
- Ended in July 1898 with Spain's surrender
Causes of the War
- Cuban struggle for independence from Spain, starting in Feb 1895, with Jose Marti
- Yellow journalism: Sensationalized media stories exaggerated events in Cuba to boost newspaper sales
- De Lome Letter: A leaked letter criticizing President McKinley further inflamed tensions
- Explosion of the USS Maine: The US ship exploded in Havana harbor; initially blamed on Spain, but later investigations proved otherwise
Theaters of War
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Caribbean Theater: Main fighting in Cuba, with US forces and Rough Riders (volunteers led by Roosevelt)
- Key battles: San Juan Hill, Kettle Hill, Santiago, Cuba
- Puerto Rico invaded and occupied by US
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Pacific Theater: Focus on Spanish Philippines
- US defeated Spain at Manila Bay (May 1, 1898) Filipinos fought alongside US, declaring independence on June 12, 1898. Philippines given to US
- US control over Philippines established by July 1898
Outcome and Effects
- US victory
- Cuba gained independence
- Spanish colonial rule in the Caribbean ended
- US acquired territories (Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines)
- US emerged as a global power
- Treaty of Paris (1898): Ended the conflict, granting independence to Cuba, and ceding Puerto Rico and Guam to US ; US paid $20 million for Philippines
- Cuba became a US protectorate through Platt Amendment
- Roosevelt became a war hero and later President
Further Conflicts
- Philippine-American War: Filipinos fought for independence following US acquisition of the Philippines
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Explore the key events and causes of the Spanish-American War, which began in April 1898. Understand the conflict's roots in Cuban independence and sensationalized media, alongside significant military theaters of operation. Test your knowledge about this pivotal moment in U.S. history.
