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Cuban Rebellion
It was against Spain and caused the Cuban war of independence. -
Yellow Journalism
Was named after yellow kid a popular comic strip that ran in the world. When newspaper companies tried to encourage the American's to enter the Spanish American war. -
US interests/trade
U.S. had interest in Cuba of their land that made Sugar. U.S. invested more that 50 million dollars into Cuba. -
De Lome Letter
Ridiculed McKinley for being weak and catering to the rebels. Americans were outraged about the remarks made in the letter. " the journal called it the worst insult to the United States in its History" -
USS Maine
It was rumored that Spain had destroyed the USS Maine. But now some historians believe that a fire in the coal storage room caused the explosion. -
Battle of San Juan Hill
Was a major battle of the Spanish American War. The U.S. states won after Spanish troops in Cuba surrendered in Puerto Rico. -
Teddy Roosevelt & Rough Riders
Rough Riders a regiment organized by Teddy Roosevelt. They were foot soldiers. -
Treaty of Paris
Peace agreement Spain and The United states that ended the Spanish-American War. Cuba gained independence from Spain. U.S. gained possession of Puerto Rico, Philippines and Guam.
