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very critical of the people of Cuba and Cuba in general.
Journalists tried to get the attention of Americans by
and America war began. The American people were
Because of yellow journalism, the Spanish
American war.
one of the many contributors in the Spanish-
explosion killed 260 American sailors. This was
of Cuba in order to get into the war. The
blown up the ship on purpose to blame the people
thought the United Sates of America could have
blowing up of the Maine was Cuba’s fault, but others
the coast of Cuba. American people thought that the
The Maine was an American ship that blew up off
war were the blowing up of the Maine, yellow
journalism, and the DeLome Letter.
What caused the Spanish-American war? This all
started back in 1898 on January 25, and three main
things happened to cause the Spanish-American war.
These three things that caused the Spanish-American
War
Events Leading up to the By Amber Rexrode
The De Lôme letter angered the Americans and influenced their part in the war.
The Maine exploded off the coast of Cuba.
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From Cuba. The rebellion ended in 1901,
when the US captured Aguinaldo. Before the
Journalism, and finally the DeLome letter, Sent
were blowing up of the Maine, yellow
Three causes of the Spanish–American
the president, and it also embarrassed the Spanish government. A couple of days
later, over 200 sailors were killed in the explosion of the Maine.
Finally, Cuba sent a rude letter to America called the De Lôme letter. In the
beginning of the war, president William McKinley was supportive to the people of
Cuba, but then a Spanish minster wrote the United States of America a letter saying
that he thought the president was weak. This letter upset the American people and
Illustrate what they thought was going on Cuba, but not all of it was true.
Opposition to the War
setback during the Spanish-American war.
warmth. Many U.S. troops died from the diseases. The weather conditions were a major
the Spanish had more ammo and soldiers.
The weather conditions were great for the Cubans, but the U.S. soldiers weren’t
used to the warm climate. The U.S. soldiers dressed like they were fighting in the winter,
but they weren’t. Because of that, the U.S. troops were getting really sick and got yellow
fever and other deadly diseases. This was great for the Cubans, who were used to the
weather conditions, the fact that the Americans didn’t know the land, and
during the war. Well, some opposition is the
Spanish-American War? Quite a few were faced
What was some of the opposition during the By Joshua Custer
Mosquitoes such as this one carried yellow fever
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Lastly, many troops and ammo
are the most important in the war.
Mostly the U.S. brings out more troops
when going to somewhere else, but
many different foreign countries are
mostly on their home turf. The Cubans
have an advantage for having more
ammo and guns because they are in
different places, so they can get it from
where they are. So, it would take some
time to get ammo for the U.S.
Even though there are really good
weather it might be good for the other
country. Also, you always need to know
where you are going because your
enemy might hijack you. Lastly, you
to the war.
advantage. This was another opposition
The U.S. troops didn’t even know where
the Cubans were at or where to go, so
they sometimes were lost in the forest
and got diseases. Many of the Cubans
could have been around watching them
and jump and kill them. But, some U.S.
troops could have learned the land to
see what they could use to their
Maps of Cuba probably would have helped the Americans.
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Battles of the Spanish-American War
gruesome Civil War, as it caused little casualties to the
United States, and acquired new land for the growing
John Hay said of the Spanish-American war: “It
has been a splendid little war”. Indeed, the Spanish-
American war probably felt like a delight after the
Juan Hill, and the Battle of Santiago Bay.
One of the main battles of the Spanish-American war
American war were the Battle of Manilla Bay, the Battle of San
States. Three of the major, most important battles of the Spanish-
that occurred were mostly all decisive victories for the United
and acquired new land for the growing nation. The few battles
United States,
Another battle with strong significance was the Battle of San Juan Hill. The battle began when a Spanish
fleet docked in Santiago de Cuba, and was soon blockaded by a superior United States fleet. One month
later, both land and sea forces arrived in Cuba to fight. One of the most important groups to fight was the
Led by George Dewey, seven American ships fought against ten old, out-of-date Spanish ships in the
Philippine Islands. The battle was a decisive victory for the Americans: the fighting lasted from
approximately six A.M until twelve A.M, with no casualties for their side. Dewey seemed to have few
concerns about losing the battle, as his ships were armed with modern weapons and staffed with good,
experienced men; a sharp comparison to Spain’s obviously lowly prioritized ships. The victory at Manila
Bay allowed the United States to eventually occupy Manila, and cleared the way for the Philippines
becoming under American control. The Battle of Manila Bay was an early, strong victory in in the Spanish-
American war, and paved the way for the later triumphs during that war.
One of the main battles of the Spanish-American war was the Battle of Manila Bay.
Bay.
Bay, the Battle of San Juan Hill, and the Battle of Santiago
The Battle of San Juan Hill
The Battle of Manila Bay
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later, both land and sea forces arrived in Cuba to fight. One of the most important groups to fight was the
“Rough Riders”, a cavalry troop comprised of a variety of different people that was led by Theodore
Roosevelt. The US attempted to capture the villages of San Juan Hill and El Caney. At El Caney, they
faced a small resistance for most of the day, but then advanced towards San Juan Hill. The Spanish began
attacking the United States immediately as the troops devised a plan that involved splitting into two flanks.
On the right flank, the Rough Riders attacked Kettle Hill and made it up first, allowing it to be taken. San
Juan Hill was taken soon after, and they started a siege upon the city the next day.
The final battle of the Spanish-American War was the Battle of Santiago Bay. When the war began, the
Spanish government sent a fleet of ships to defend Cuba; however, two days later, they found themselves
blockaded by the Americans. The morning of July 3, Admiral Pascual Cervera decided to break out of the
blockade and opened fire on one of the nearby ships. Due to the American’s superior ships, many of the
Spanish fleet were taken down early in the battle. The American Brooklyn took down the Spanish Vizcaya
during an hour-long battle. The Americans suffered only one death during the fight, and only one man was
injured, compared to the 474 casualties suffered by the Spanish, and the loss of all six ships. This battle
caused the Spanish to be effectively cut off from Cuba, basically forcing them to surrender.
The Spanish-American War was a short, easy war for the Americans to win. Although few battles
occurred, those that did ended with decisive victories for the American troops, with little loss of lives. The
main battles of the war- the Battle of Manila, the Battle of San Juan Hill, and the Battle of Santiago Bay-
all aided in gaining new territories for the United States and fueling its imperialist tendencies at the time.
With the smart strategies and experienced men of the time, the Spanish-American War was an easy war for
the Americans to fight.
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