American Imperialism I

Question 1

William McKinley

Answer 1

1896-1901

• Republican
• Led nation to victory in the Spanish American War
• Raised protective tariffs

Question 2

Spanish American War

Answer 2

1898

• Americans wanted to take over Cuba
• Suba did not want to be under Spain
- wanted self-governemnt
• Spain sent Valeriano Wyler
- Cubans into concentration camps
• USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbour
- sent to protect Americans (Revolt)
- blamed Spanish
• US declared war - felt bad for Cuba
- Dewey defeated Spanish fleet in Manila Philippines
- US forces defeat Spanish in Battle of San Juan Heights
- US forces defeat Spanish Fleet off Santiago Bay
- Spanish surrender
• Treaty of Paris signed
• US gets control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam & Philippines