American Imperialism I Flashcards
1
Q
William McKinley
A
1896-1901
- Republican
- Led nation to victory in the Spanish American War
- Raised protective tariffs
2
Q
Spanish American War
A
1898
• Americans wanted to take over Cuba
• Suba did not want to be under Spain
- wanted self-governemnt
• Spain sent Valeriano Wyler
- Cubans into concentration camps
• USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbour
- sent to protect Americans (Revolt)
- blamed Spanish
• US declared war - felt bad for Cuba
- Dewey defeated Spanish fleet in Manila Philippines
- US forces defeat Spanish in Battle of San Juan Heights
- US forces defeat Spanish Fleet off Santiago Bay
- Spanish surrender
• Treaty of Paris signed
• US gets control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam & Philippines