The Rough Riders: U.S. Cavalry in Cuba

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What were the Rough Riders?

The 1st volunteer cavalry.

Who were the Rough Riders?

1,700 volunteers trained in San Antonio, TX and then moved to Tampa, FL for shipment to Cuba.

Who led this group of people?

Teddy Roosevelt. He left the Navy for this.

The volunteers were under the leadership of who?

Colonel Leonard Wood and Lt. Col. Teddy Roosevelt. Signup and view all the answers

What were these people before they were the Rough Riders?

Former cowboys, adventurers, polo players, and college athletes. Signup and view all the answers

This group sailed for without .

Cuba; horses. Signup and view all the answers

What is Santiago?

A city in Cuba. Signup and view all the answers

Who supported the Rough Riders?

Several black units who were led by John J ('Blackjack') Pershing. Signup and view all the answers

Roosevelt led his Rough Riders in what?

A charge up San Juan Hill & Kettle Hill. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Roosevelt after leading the Rough Riders?

He became an overnight hero in the US. Signup and view all the answers

In the Battle of Santiago Harbor, what happened?

The US fleet destroyed the Spanish Atlantic fleet as it tried to escape. Signup and view all the answers

What happened as a result of the Battle of Santiago Harbor?

500 Spanish killed and 1,700 captured. US only lost one sailor. Signup and view all the answers

When was Puerto Rico invaded?

July 25, 1898. Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the war?

The US wins (113 days). Signup and view all the answers

How many men were lost by the US?

400 in battle and 4,000 men to food poisoning ('embalmed beef'), yellow fever, malaria, and inadequate medical care. Signup and view all the answers

Who signed the Treaty of Paris?

US and Spain. Signup and view all the answers

What did Spain recognize?

Cuba's independence (1902). Signup and view all the answers

What did Spain give up and for how much?

The Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam to the US for $20 million. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Rough Riders

The Rough Riders were the 1st volunteer cavalry unit formed in the U.S.
Comprised of 1,700 volunteers, they trained in San Antonio, TX, and then moved to Tampa, FL for deployment to Cuba.

Leadership

The group was led by Colonel Leonard Wood and Lieutenant Colonel Teddy Roosevelt, who resigned from the Navy to take on this role.

Composition

Members included former cowboys, adventurers, polo players, and college athletes, reflecting a diverse background.

Deployment and Combat

The Rough Riders sailed for Cuba on June 18, 1898, without their horses and entered combat on July 1, near Santiago.
Santiago, a port city in Cuba, was a strategic location during the conflict.

Support

The Rough Riders received substantial support from several black units, led by John J. "Blackjack" Pershing.

Key Battles

Roosevelt led the Rough Riders in a famous charge up San Juan Hill and Kettle Hill, resulting in a decisive victory.

Impact of the Conflict

Roosevelt emerged as an overnight hero in the U.S. due to his leadership and the success of the Rough Riders.
In the Battle of Santiago Harbor, the U.S. fleet destroyed the Spanish Atlantic fleet while attempting to escape, resulting in 500 Spanish deaths and 1,700 captured. The U.S. lost only one sailor.

Puerto Rico Invasion

Puerto Rico was invaded on July 25, 1898, as part of the broader conflict.

Outcome of the War

The war lasted for 113 days, culminating in a U.S. victory.

Casualties

The U.S. faced significant losses with 400 men killed in battle and an additional 4,000 succumbing to food poisoning, yellow fever, malaria, and inadequate medical care.

Treaty of Paris

The Treaty of Paris was signed, leading to Spain recognizing Cuba's independence in 1902.
Spain ceded the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam to the U.S. for $20 million, marking a significant territorial gain for the United States.

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Explore the history of the Rough Riders, the first volunteer cavalry unit in the U.S. Led by Colonel Leonard Wood and Lieutenant Colonel Teddy Roosevelt, this diverse group of volunteers played a crucial role in the Spanish-American War. Delve into their training, deployment, and key battles like the charge up San Juan Hill.