18.2 Spanish American War Flashcards
(15 cards)
George Dewey
Led the US naval fleet to defeat the Spanish in Manila bay
Emilio aguinaldo
Led the Filipino nationalists in the Filipino insurrection for independence from Spain
Yellow press
William Randolph Hearst (New York Journal) Joseph Pulitzer (New York world)
Jingoism
Aggressive nationalism
fueled by a private letter published written by Spain’s ambassador to Washington D.C. criticizing Mckinley
Teller amendment
US would not annex Cuba
Guerrilla warfare
A form of non traditional warfare generally involving small bands of fighters to attack behind American lines
Used by Filipino rebels
Jose marti
Led the Cuba libre movement a war for independence from Spain with the use of guerrilla warfare (nicknamed “butcher)
Treaty of Paris
- Cuba was free from Spanish rule
- Spain gave up Puerto Rico and the island of Guam
- US bought Philippines from Spain
Foraker act
1900 establishes civil gov in Puerto Rico
Insular cases
- cases heard by Supreme Court to determine rights of Puerto Ricans
- ruled that Puerto Ricans could not enjoy the same rights as American citizens
Jones shafroth act
Signed by Wilson in 1917
Granted Puerto Ricans more citizenship rights and more control over their legislature
Platt amendment
- Prevented Cuba from signing a treaty with another nation
- Cuba must lease naval stations to US
- US could intervene whenever deemed necessary
- Made island a protectorate of US
Causes of the Spanish American War
a. Americans felt a connection to the Cubans who wanted freedom from Spain
b. US had many investments in Cuban plantations
c. Explosion of the USS Maine and yellow journalism
Imperialism
policy by which strong nations extend control over weaker territories and use their resources
Spanish American War
April 1898- August 1898
