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History Chpt 21

Chpt 21 Sec 2

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In _____ Cubans revolted against Spain in a decades long struggle for freedom 1868
Use of sensational, often exaggerated stories to atract readers yellow journalism
US journalsts used yellow journalism to ________ spark war
Self-government with out independence autonomy
US sends a warship called The Maine to the harbor of _______ Havana, Cuba
The US got involved with Spain in the war in Cuba When __________ the Maine was destroyed
_______ attacked the Spanish Philippines after Spain declared war with US concerning Cuba Commodore George Dewy
Dewy easily won and the Filipino rebels took control of the capitol, Manila, as not enough ______ to occupy the island US forces
Three reasons US was completly unprepared for war in Cuba with Spain: 1 not enough troops2 not enough weapons or bullets3 not proper uniforms-wool fighting in tropical climates
______, ______, and other causes killed more soldiers than battle food poisoning, and disease
Led by Theodore Roosevelt- had a diverse group- made up of college athletes,miners,Amer. Indians, and cowboys Rough Riders
War ended- Spain asked for _____ peace treaty
Treaty placed ____,_____,_____, and _____ under US control Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines
Accused US of building a colonial empire Anti-Imperialists League
The Platt Amendment did 3 things: 1 limited Cuba's freedom to make treaties2 required Cuba to lease or sell lamd to the US for naval stations3 authorized the US to intervene in Cuban affairs {in the Cuban constitution}
US granted complete independence to _______ the Philippines
In 1917 US granted US citizenship to the residents of _______ - can't vote in US elections Puerto Rico
In 1952 ______ became a commonwealth-has its own constitution and elected offcials but still can't vote in our President election Puerto Rico
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