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​Spanish American War - Spoils of War

By Steven Jewell

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Cuba became an American​

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(a strong country protecting a weaker country)

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Platt Amendment signed by Cuba?

• To allow U.S. intervention when needed

• To grant Cuba full independence

• To annex Cuba to the United States

• To establish a naval base in Cuba

• The Action: On the morning of May 1, 1898, Commodore George Dewey's Asiatic Squadron steamed into Manila Bay and engaged the Spanish Pacific fleet. 

• The Outcome: In a few hours, Dewey's forces sank or captured the entire Spanish squadron. There were no American fatalities, and damage to the U.S. ships was negligible. 

• Significance: This decisive naval victory eliminated any Spanish naval threat, secured a vital repair and refueling base, and signaled the beginning of the end of Spanish rule in the Philippines. 

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​Dewey defeats the spanish navy (part I)

The Land Capture (August 13, 1898)

• The Need for Troops: After the naval victory, Dewey requested ground troops to capture the city of Manila. 

• The Reinforcements: U.S. Army forces, organized as the VIII Army Corps, arrived in July 1898. 

• The Agreement: The Spanish forces in Manila were willing to surrender to the Americans but not to the Filipino insurgents, who were also besieging the city. 

• The Staged Battle: U.S. and Spanish authorities arranged for a bloodless, albeit noisy, "capture" of Manila on August 13, 1898, allowing the United States to take formal control of the city. 

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Multiple Choice

What did the phillipino people think was going to happen when the spanish were defeated and the americans won the war.

• They believed they would be ruled by the Spanish again.
• They thought they would gain independence and self-governance.
• They thought they would be colonized by another European power.
• They expected immediate economic prosperity from American rule.

Match

Match the following with the country that it applies to

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• China

Today is a commonwealth

Today is an Unincorporated Territory

The open door policy

• Today is a commonwealth

• Today is an Unincorporated Territory

• The open door policy

Multiple Choice

Why was Guam considered important to the United States?

• It was a port-of-call for Spanish ships

• It was a source of gold and silver

• It was a major agricultural center

• It was the site of a major battle

Multiple Choice

This businessman orchestrated the takeover of Haway (think pinapples)

• John Smith

• Daniel Dobay

• Kainna ker ser

• Sanford Dole