Spanish american war Flashcards
Yellow Journalism
Two New York Newspapers wrote exaggerated stories about the Cuban Rebellion
This increased American public opinion and led to an increase of Jingoism
Steps to War
The U.S.S Maine exploded in the Havana Harbor, on Spain territory. 250 U.S. sailors died. America blamed Spain and Roosevelt ordered an attack on the Spanish fleet.
McKinley’s War Message
Demands to Spain: •Compensation of reconcentration camps. •An end to reconcentration camps •A truce with Cuba •Cuban independence Spain didn't accept Cuban independence, so congress authorized a force against Spain.
US Attacks
Admiral Dewey launched a surprise attack in Manilla Bay, and defeated them in 7 hours.
US fleet blockaded Spanish Fleet in the harbor at Santiago
US Territories
Installed a military government to protect business interests.
Platt Amendment made the US troops leave, but they allowed naval bases on island and intervention whenever necessary.
Beginning
US demanded arbitration between Venezuela and Great Britain
