War With Spain And The Philippines

Question 1

What caused the war with Cuba

Answer 1

Revolt in Cuba against Spain 1895, US sympathised with Cuba as Spain repressed the Cubans. Cuba depended on US for exports (tobacco, sugar).

Question 2

Why was the blowing up of the Maine a positive for the US

Answer 2

Give them a chance to go to war with Spain, good for them as they wanted Cuba as a naval base to monitor the unrest of China and rise of Japan

Question 3

How did the media react to the Maine blowing up

Answer 3

Started campaign for revenge against US ( Yellow press)

Question 4

What was the result of the war with Spain and Philippines

Answer 4

US annexed Spanish Colonies (purto rico, Philippines, Guam, Hawaii). Strong opposition to the conquest of the Philippines, 1898-1902 US repressed Filipino people

Question 5

What did the 1901 Platt Amendment outline

Answer 5

Claimed to protect Cuban independence from foreign intervention but allowed US involvement (extend to other parts of America)