Why was the revolt by insurrectos in Cuba of concern to Americans? (p.

610)
To try to annex Cuba and also the U.S. backed these revolts upon entering the
Spanish–American War.
Briefly explain how each contributed to American support for war w/ Spain. (p. 610-
611)

CONTRIBUTING FACTOR
INFLUENCE ON SUPPORT FOR WAR
Yellow journalism

The rise of yellow journalism helped to create a climate conducive to the outbreak
of international conflict and the expansion of U.S. influence overseas, but it did
not by itself cause the war.

de Lôme letter
Publication of the letter helped generate public support for a war with Spain over
the issue of independence for the Spanish colony of Cuba.
Destruction of USS Maine
American newspapers, engaging in yellow journalism to boost circulation, claimed
that the Spanish were responsible for the ship's destruction.

How did President William McKinley justify United States intervention in Cuba? (p.
612)
He argued that this would produce enormous profits for American businesses.
During the Spanish-American War, what role did the United States Navy play in (a)
the Philippines; and (b) Cuba? (p. 612-613)
The U.S. Navy provided escort and support for the army's final two campaigns of the
war.
Who were the Rough Riders? (p. 613-614)
It was a nickname given to the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry, one of three
such regiments raised in 1898 for the Spanish–American War and the only one to see
combat.
What territories did the United States win control over in the Spanish-American
War? (p. 615-616)
Representatives of Spain and the United States signed a peace treaty in Paris on
December 10, 1898, which established the independence of Cuba, ceded Puerto Rico
and Guam to the United States
Complete the table to detail arguments for and against United States annexation of
the Philippines? (p. 613 & 615-617)

REASONS TO ANNEX PHILIPPINES

REASONS NOT TO ANNEX PHILIPPINES
Commercial opportunities in Asia and a concern that the Filipinos were incapable of
self-rule, and fear that if the United States did not take control of the islands,
Japan might do so.
Anti-Imperialist League First. They also stated that annexing a territory with no
plans for statehood was unprecedented and unconstitutional.

Complete the table to describe how each shaped the United States relationship w/
territories won or liberated from Spain.

DOCUMENT / DECISION
TERRITORY AFFECTED
IMPACT ON RELATIONSHIP
Teller Amendment (1898) (p. 612 & A54)
Cuba
It placed a condition on the United States military's presence in Cuba
Foraker Act (1900)
(p. 617 & A36)
Peurto rico
The government on the island of Puerto Rico, which had recently become a possession
of the United States as a result of the Spanish American War.
Insular Cases (1901-1904) (p. 620 & A40)
Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
The areas that became unincorporated territories were Puerto Rico, Guam, and the
Philippines.
Platt Amendment (1901) (p. 620 & A49)
Cuba and the Caribbean
Limiting Cuba's right to make treaties with other nations and restricting Cuba in
the conduct of foreign policy and commercial relations.