Chapter 10 Section 2

Define ImperialismFactors that fueled America’s ImperialismCauses of the Spanish American War

Cuba fights for 30 plus years for independence.

U.S. business owners have millions invested in sugar cane plantations in Cuba.

American newspapers highlight Spanish atrocities in Cuba.

US Business InterestsJose MartiValeriano WeylerYellow JournalismThe De Lome LetterUSS Maine

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War in the PhilippinesGeorge Dewey –

American CommanderEmilio Aguinaldo –

Filipino LeaderWar in the Caribbean

Rough Riders (Led by Teddy Roosevelt)

San Juan HillBuffalo Soldiers

Treaty of ParisA “splendid little war”Spain gave Guam & Puerto Rico to the

United States.Spain sold the Philippines to the U.S. for

$20 million.Cuba was freed but in U.S. control.