Spanish-American War(1898)

Causes: How did each of the following help to cause the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?
1. American business owners-sugar canes
2. José Martí-destroyed American lands
3. Valeriano Weyler- locked up Cubans, thousands died.
4. Yellow journalism- enraged people, exaggerated the news.
5. De Lôme letter- his letter was leaked and published, making fun of the president.
6. U.S.S. Maine-had to bring home American citizens in danger and to protect American property.

Effects: What happened to each of the following territories as a result of the Spanish-American War?
7. Cuba- was freed from Spanish rule

8. Puerto Rico-invaded by American troops on July 25 and later turned over to the united states at the Spanish American peace talks

9. Guam-turned over to America on December 10Th 1898

10. Philippine Islands-Filipinos wanted freedom and joined the Americans in battle again Spanish. Became a part of Americas rule along with Guam and puerto Rico.