Foreign Developments: The Spanish-American War Flashcards
What year did this war take place in?
1898
What month did this war start and end?
Started April 1898, ended December 1898
How many troops did the USA army have?
15,000 troops
How many troops did the Cuban Nationalist Army have?
5000
Who’s side were the USA fighting on?
The Cubans side
What was the state of the Spanish Empire at the time?
It had been declining for centuries
What was the state of the USA at the time?
It had been growing massively in all aspects
Who was a war-hero from the Spanish American War?
Teddy Roosevelt
What did Roosevelt do in the Spanish-American War?
He led a group called the Rough Riders
Name an achievement of the Rough Riders
They managed to take back Havana
What was the impact for Teddy Roosevelt in the Spanish-American War?
He built up lots of popularity
Which section of newspapers reported on Roosevelt’s success to the public?
The Yellow Press
Why was the USA able to win against Spain so easily?
Because the USA was a rising nation while Spain was a falling nation
What treaty brought the war to an end? What else was significant about this treaty?
1898 Treaty of Paris, also brought an official end to the Spanish Empire
What could possibly be the long term significance of Roosevel’ts actions in the Spanish American War?
They may have helped him to become popular enough to eventually be President
