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President McKinley asks to use force against Spain
Congress agrees

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US wins Spanish-American War

Obtains 3 new terriories:

1. Puerto Rico

2. Guam

3. Philippines

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US sends in Rough Riders

Volunteer Cavalry

Led by Teddy Roosevelt

African American regiments supported

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US attacks Philippines first

Filipinos want freedom from Spain

US supports Filipinos

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Led by Jose Marti

Cubans want freedom from Spain

US supports Cubans

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USS Maine explodes in Havana harbor

We blame SPAIN!

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Letter written by Enrique De Lome of Spain

Criticizes President McKinley