Valeriano Weyler was a Spanish general who served as Governor-General of Cuba during the Cuban Revolt. He is infamous for his harsh policies, including reconcentration camps that led to high civilian deaths.
Think of Weyler as a strict school principal who enforces severe punishments in an attempt to maintain order. His methods may be effective in maintaining control but are also controversial and widely criticized.
Reconcentration Policy: This was a strategy implemented by Weyler during the Cuban Revolt where rural populations were forced into fortified towns and camps to cut off support for rebels.
Yellow Journalism: Sensationalized news reporting that played a significant role in shaping public opinion about the Cuban Revolt in America. It often portrayed Weyler as a brutal villain.
Spanish-American War: A conflict between Spain and America largely sparked by American outrage over reports of Spanish atrocities in Cuba under Weyler's rule.
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