Spanish-American War (1898)

Causes: How did each of the following help to cause the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?

1. American business owners
American business owners were investing millions of dollars on the sugar plantations of Cuba, a Spanish territory.

2. José Martí
A cuban poet and journalist, launched a revolution against Spain.

3. Valeriano Weyler
Spanish General sent to Cubs to resolve disorder. Tried to crush revolt by setting up concentration camps.

4. Yellow journalism
Sensational style of writing, increases American sympathy for Cuba.

5. De Lôme letter
Private letter leaked to the public, critisizing president Mckinley.

6. U.S.S. Maine
American ship to cuba to bring home american citizens, explodes.


Effects: What happened to each of the following territories as a result of the Spanish-American War?

7. Cuba
Freed from Spain

8. Puerto Rico
became a US territory

9. Guam
became a US Territory

10. Philippine Islands
Goes to the U.S. for 20 million dollars.