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War on the Horizon
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U.S. places tariff on Cuban sugar
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Devastated Cuban economy
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Jose' Marti'
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Brought Cuban exiles in America together
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Planned overthrow of Cuban government
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“Yellow Journalism”
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Exaggerated or made-up stories
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William Randolph Hearst
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Joseph Pulitzer
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New York Journal
New York World
Turned many Americans in favor of Cuban uprising
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The battle ship “Maine”
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Ripped apart by an explosion
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Newspapers: “Remember the Maine!”
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Americans rally behind Cuban cause for
independence
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Terms
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Autonomy
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Right to establish own government
Remain a member of the empire
Jingoism
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Aggressive nationalism
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Patriotism on steroids
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War on Two Fronts
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Cuba
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U.S. Navy blockade
Philippines
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“Battle of Manilla Bay”
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Commodore Dewey-took control of Manilla
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Emilo Aguinaldo – Filipino revolutionary leader
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Took control of islands
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Rough Riders
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Teddy Roosevelt
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PLATT Amendment
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Cuba was independent
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Still tied to the U.S.
Foraker Act
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Established a government for Puerto Rico
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U.S. President had final word