1. Identify the causes and outcome of the Spanish American War.

       One of the main causes of the Spanish-American war was the sinking of the battleship Maine in Harvana Harbor on Feb. 15, 1898. Another cause would be yellow journalism rallying America against Spain. The end of the was was signafied by the signing of the treaty of paris on Dec. 10, 1898. The outcome of the war was that Spain lost control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Phillipines, Guam and other islands.

2. What were the U.S. interests in Cuba? The Philippines? Hawaii?

Cuba: America had interest in Cuba because of its sugar production. By 1895, the United States had invested more than 50 million dollars and annual trade worth twice as much in sugar and other goods.

Phillipines: U.S. Phillipines Mutal Defense Treaty helps the U.S. keep close ties with the Phillipines.

3. What role did Yellow Journalism play in the Spanish American War? In our acquisition of Hawaii? Hint: First you must know what yellow journalism is.

     Yellow Journalism: Journalism based upon sensationalsim (exciting or shocking stories or words to excite the reader and grab their attention at the expense of accuracy) and crude exaggeration

4. What were four things that Admiral Mahan said were necessary for the United States to be a strong and wealthy nation?

5. What reasons did McKinley give for annexing the Philippines?

6. What are some of the objections some Americans raised about colonial expansion (such as with Cuba, Hawaii, the Philippines and elsewhere)?

7. How did the United States acquire Hawaii? What happened to Queen Liliuokalani? Why has it been called a betrayal? How did the Hawaiians lose control of their country? Why did President Cleveland refuse to recognize the Republic of Hawaii?

8. Why did U.S. policy over Panama damage its relationship with Latin American countries? What was the reason for the Panama Canal?