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Highlighter Introduction to Imperialism PowerPoint Notes An atlas to share with table partner A focused mind

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The United States involvement in Latin America and Asia increased greatly as a result of the war and continues today. Look at your PowerPoint Notes What would George Washington think of the U.S. involvement in other countries and continents? GW would have

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What did the Monroe Doctrine (18230 tell European countries? The Monroe Doctrine says Cuba was part of Spains Empire Cuba wanted independence from Spain and voiced a desire for self-rule Cuban rebels fought Spain for many years, but Spanish rule remained in place.

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Location: Cuba is 90 miles off the coast of Florida Economics: American businessmen invested in Cubas sugar plantations Why would the United States be interested in Cubas revolt from Spain? I know I think Share ONE response with the people at your table

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Cuban rebels engaged in guerrilla warfare (little war in Spanish). Ambush, raids, sabotage of enemy Guerrilla warfare is still used today The Taliban in Afghanistan, The Lords Resistance in Uganda Spain sent a commander to put down the uprising Thousands of Cubans forced into detention camps. Many Americans sympathize with the Cuban people. President McKinley wants to avoid war.

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Spanish American war was the first mass media war. Most Americans learned about war through newspapers and magazines. Yellow journalism: a type of journalism that presents little or no legitimate well-researched news and instead uses eye-catching headlines to sell more newspapers. Techniques may include exaggerations of news events, dramatic scandals or sensationalism. (flashcard)

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I think I know Share ONE of your responses with your table

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The New York Journal owned by William Randolph Hearst and New York World owned by Joseph Pulitzer saw reporting on the Cuban rebellion as a good way to gain new readers. These newspapers helped stir public support for U.S. intervention and aid to the rebels (Cubans)

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The New York Journal publishes a letter written by de Lome the Spanish ambassador that called President McKinley weak and catering to the Cubans. U.S.S. Maine, an American battleship, was in Havana harbor to protect Americans in Cuba and their interests. U.S.S. Maine suddenly exploded and sank in the harbor killing 260 men.

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Predict The United Sates will President McKinley tells Spain they have one more chance to improve relations with Cuba and its people. BUT nothing improves and the Spanishs brutal treatment of the Cuban people continues. 100,000 die of starvation and disease United States demands withdrawal of Spain from Cuba and enacts a blockade. Spain declares war.

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The United States starts with the Philippines. Why? Spains largest remaining colony.

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First battle of the war Commodore George Dewey opened fire on Spanish fleet The Spanish fleet was destroyed and captured without any American casualties.

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Mostly volunteers Four regiments of African American soldiers fought in segregated units. Rough Riders: college athletes and cowboys. Future President Teddy Roosevelt most famous member. Fighting only lasts 4 months 5,500 American casualties.

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U.S. and Spain meet in Paris Spain grants independence to Cuba U.S. took control over Cuba Spain ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines to the U.S. for $20 million dollars. Debate in Senate for approval Why do you think some people in the United States would not like the terms in the Treaty of Paris? People did support the Treaty of Paris because

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Pro-Imperialist Manifest Destiny President McKinley says the United States should educate and Christianize the Filipino people. Anti-Imperialist Controlling foreign people is immoral. We will be just like the European nations who subject people.