Spanish-American war Flashcards
What were the causes of this war?
- Cuba (which was 160 km away from USA, fairly close)
- profit → sugarcane (nº 1 resource)
- USA investement → stability business
- unrest (wanted independence) → causes instability for USA businesses
- atrocities
- Spain treats Cuba poorly
What was yellow journailsm?
when owners of newspapers sensationalised exaggerated headlines to sell more
What did yellow journalism do to the public perspective?
yellow journalism controlled public perspective
What emotion did yellow journalism provoke the population to have towards the Spanish invasion?
fear
Name 2 people who owned newspapers which promoted yellow journalism.
William Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer
What is a jingoist?
those who want war
Why did jingoists push for war?
because of naval bases and foreign market
What is one of the reasons why the US wanted war?
to show US dominance
What was the name of the ship that was mysteriously sunk?
USS Maine
How many soldiers did the jingoists need?
125,000
What are the 3 civil war veterans opinions?
- ‘I have seen the dead pile up’
- ‘Bloodshed is bloodshed’
- ‘We need war’
When was war declared?
April 25th 1898
How does the South prove their loyalty to the North and the US during this war?
by fighting alongside the North
What was the significant event of May 1st 1898?
Dewey takes Manilla and defeat of Spanish fleet in Philippines
What was the significant event of June 21st 1898?
Guam gets taken
