6 things you may not know about the spanish american wars featured photo

Spanish American War

By SophiaEnos
  • Spain controlled Cuba

    Spain controlled Cuba

    In the 1890s Cuba was being controlled by Spain. Jose Marti worked for Cuban independence.
  • Prison camps

    Prison camps

    Spain sent General Weyler to Cuba set up prison camps for rebels. The death rate lead Gen. nickname to be "butcher" Weyler.
  • Yellow Journalism

    Yellow Journalism

    William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulizer both made up stories to sell News papers. This did not end well.
  • De Lome Letter

    De Lome Letter

    This letter was written by a Spanish Ambassador to the US. He criticized President McKinley leaving angered American.
  • USS Maine

    USS Maine

    The USS Maine was exploded. Americans blamed Spain. This causes a declare for war in 1898.