The Spanish American War

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The Spanish American War

Growing Trouble in Cuba / War Fever / Fighting in the Philippines
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·  Lola Rodriguez de Tio and Jose Marti worked for Cuban independence
·  General Weyler worked to stop the rebellion by forcing rebels into concentration camps / People: / People:
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Trouble in Cuba erupted when leaders in Cuba hoped to become independent from Spain. They rebelled by burning fields, organizing protests, and fighting back. / Definition: / Definition:
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Trouble in Cuba was important because there were many US businesses that had investments there. This made the US likely to get involved in a conflict to protect those investments. / Importance: / Importance:
Fighting in the Caribbean / Fruits of Victory / Lasting impact of the war
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