Becoming a World Power

A. Imperialist View1. Arguments For …2. Arguments Against …3. Annexing Hawaii

a. Queen Liliuokalani

The Spanish-American War

B. Causes1. Cuba Revolting Against Spanish Rule2. Americans Support Cuba

a. Yellow Journalism- Hearst- Pulitzer

b. Jingoism – aggressive nationalism - especially Republicans

3. McKinley (D) – Desire to remain neutral• Criticized by T. Roosevelt, among others

4. Sinking of the Maine a. Harbor at Havanna, Cuba b. 266 men die c. Spain to blame?

Spanish-American War (cont.)

C.Effects/Results1. U.S., with strong navy, wins2. T. Roosevelt – Rough Riders become heroes

- San Juan Hill3. Former Spanish Colonies Gained

a. Cuba b. Phillipines c. Guam d. Puerto Rico