The document discusses U.S. imperialism from 1890-1920. It provides reasons for U.S. imperialism, including the industrial revolution which created a need for raw materials and new markets abroad. American nationalism and the closing of the frontier also drove the country to look overseas. The document then discusses specific events that led to the Spanish-American War in 1898, including the Cuban revolt against Spain, U.S. business investments in Cuba being put at risk, and yellow journalism in American newspapers exaggerating stories to drive public support for war.

1. U.S. as a World Power 1890-1920

2. IMPERIALISM Economic, political, social? Positive and Negative

3. Reason for U.S. Imperialism Industrial Revolution gain raw materials, sell finished products Close of the Frontier Looking abroad for economic opportunities Example of European nations England and other powers engaged in imperialist ventures American Nationalism Overseas imperialism a logical continuation of manifest destiny

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8. “ Our economic future depends on acquiring new markets abroad, and protecting those markets with a strong navy” Alfred T. Mahan….

9. 1. Surplus production requires colonies. 2. Oceans should be highways , not barriers. 3. A powerful navy is essential for protecting commerce.

11. The "Splendid Little War"

12. Causes of Spanish American War 1898

13. LOCATION

14. Causes of the Spanish -American War LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Cuba’s strategic location 90 miles south of Florida represented a key defense base for the U.S.

15. “ Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.” Teddy Roosevelt

16. Cuba

17. 90 Miles

18. Markets for Surplus goods? Potential Military Entanglements? VS American Public Opinion

19. Causes of the Spanish -American War EVENTS in CUBA Spanish General “Butcher” Weyler placed civilians in concentrations camps. Over 200,000 (mainly women and children) died of hunger and disease.

20. Spanish General “Butcher”Weyler

23. Jose Marti Organizes Cuban resistance by destroying property , especially American Sugar plantation Desire to help rebels achieve a free Cuba….CUBA LIBRE!!!

24. Causes of the Spanish -American War INVESTMENTS American investments in Cuban sugar and plantations totaled $50 million American merchants regularly traded with Cuba ($100 million)

25. Revolutionary sympathy?

26. British control of the colonies

28. Colonial Reactions

29. Tea Act 1773

32. Why TJ to pen the DOI?

33. Sam Adams and the radical group the “Sons of Liberty” advocated independence for Britain Soon this will be our banner of freedom

34. REACTIONS TO IMPERIALISM and COLONIZATION

35. Causes of the Spanish -American War REMEMBER THE MAINE!! The battleship Maine is destroyed in Havana Harbor on February 15 th 1898 killing 268 sailors.

37. Cuba “ Remember the Maine!!”

38. “ Remember the Maine ”

39. The USS Maine

41. Causes of the Spanish -American War AMERICAN PUBLIC OPINION Yellow Journalism Sensational treatment of the news…..exaggerated stories and falsified accounts to sell newspapers

42. Yellow Journalism Pulitzer Hearst

43. Morning Journal Sales increased from 30,000 in 1895 to 1,000,000 in 1898

44. Yellow Journalism

46. Hearst and Pulitzer did everything they could to win the circulation battle. In fact, they seem to have published exciting stories about events that never occurred, and printed artists' drawings about scenes that didn't exist. Because of the furor over the Yellow Kid, the World and the Journal became widely known as " The Yellow Kid Papers." This was eventually shortened to " The Yellow Papers," which soon became "Yellow Journalism " when emotions increased even further over the Spanish-American War.