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American Imperialism I Flashcards

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William McKinley

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1896-1901

  • Republican
  • Led nation to victory in the Spanish American War
  • Raised protective tariffs
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Spanish American War

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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

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