AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
AMERICAN IMPERIALISM
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They were the most experienced regiment in the US Army
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Teddy Roosevelt was a great general
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They consisted of all snipers
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Teddy Roosevelt made sure the press followed them throughout the Cuban Campaign
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Detailed explanation-1: -The most famous of all the units fighting in Cuba, the “Rough Riders” was the name given to the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry under the leadership of Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt resigned his position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy in May 1898 to join the volunteer cavalry.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Rough Riders would receive more publicity than any other Army unit in that war, and they are best remembered for their conduct during the Battle of San Juan Hill, though it is seldom mentioned how heavily they outnumbered Spanish soldiers who opposed them.
Detailed explanation-3: -The introduction of various Rough Riders emphasized, advocated, and demonstrated an international drama of virile manhood. While all the men demonstrated physical prowess-virile, athletic, strong, and brave-and graceful riding, they fell short of the American cowboy in overall manliness.
Detailed explanation-4: -Explain why was it best for the Rough Riders to be made of these groups. They could ride and shoot and were in shape, and thus could be ready for war with little training. Describe why Roosevelt and other officers pushed for the troops to be brought home as soon as possible.