3.2 - The Spanish - American War Unit 3 – Imperialism & WWI Section 2 – The Spanish-American War
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3.2 - The Spanish - American War
Unit 3 – Imperialism & WWI
Section 2 – The Spanish-American War
The Students Will Be Able To (TSWBAT):
• Identify the major causes and effects of the Spanish-American War
• Analyze primary source documents to determine the cause/blame for the explosion of the USS Maine
Learning Targets & Key Words
Key Words:
Imperialism
USS Maine
Yellow Journalism
EQ: How did America show imperialist interests through the Spanish-American War?
1. Causes of the Spanish-
American War
Cuba was a colony of
Spain for
about 350 years
Cuba rebels, led by
Jose Marti,
call for independence
Spain puts some
Cubans in miserable
concentration camps
Americans are
sympathetic,
newspapers
cover the situation
Rebellion begins
in 1895
Causes of the Spanish-American War
• Why are Americans sympathetic to the Cuban situation?
• Why is the U.S. interested in the events in Cuba?
The Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine
USS Maine
explodes in
Havana harbor
To protect American citizens
and interests in Cuba,
Pres. McKinley sends the
U.S.S. Maine to Cuba
Congress declares war
on Spain, but will not
annex Cuba
(Teller Amendment)
“Remember
the
Maine!”
Newspapers
blame Spain
(Yellow
Journalism)
Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine,
Havana Harbor, February 15, 1898
Awake United States! This song was rushed into print between the sinking of the Maine on February 16, 1898 and the declaration of war on April 25, 1898.
Eagle soar on high, and sound the battle cry!
How proudly sailed the warship Maine, a Nation’s pride, without a stain! A wreck she lies, her sailors slain.
By two-faced butchers, paid by Spain!
Eagle soar on high, And sound the battle cry
Wave the starry flag! In mud it shall not drag!
Yellow Journalism
• Part 1 - Read the yellow journalism handout and complete write the answers to the following questions at the bottom of the paper.
• Part 2 – Complete the second sheet and analyze the Primary Source Newspaper Articles. Answer the questions and rewrite the headings on the paper in the style of Yellow Journalism.
1. What is it?
2. Why was it used?
3. How did it get its name?
4. Who used it?
5. When was it used?
6. Do you think it still exists today in journalism?
Yellow Journalism Primary Source Analysis
• Why did NY Journal sales go up in 1898?
Discussion
• Does yellow journalism exist today? • If so, where does it exist? • Is yellow journalism good
journalism? • Can you think of another time that
journalism fueled a political event? Video: _____
Maine Explosion Primary Source Activity
EQ: What sank the Maine?
• Work in partners (you can choose – we will switch up if you are not on task!)
• Fill out graphic organizer together (draw on your own paper!) ▫ You need to read BOTH articles ▫ Discuss together
• Write paragraph when you finish on a separate sheet of paper (details at bottom of page)
Comparing Articles:
The Maine Explosion
Read the 2 articles and
complete the following
graphic organizer. Discuss
and share what you learned.
Responding to the prompt on the bottom: Write one paragraph (a MINIMUM of 5 sentences). Use SPECIFIC evidence.
A 10 minute exercise in Yellow Journalism…
• You will pick a topic pertaining to NBHS (examples: tardy policy, food in the cafeteria, lunch time, class change, schedule, etc.!) and you will write a YELLOW JOURNALISM article on a mini- poster ▫ Your “poster” should include: A NAME for your NEWSPAPER A SENSATIONAL/EXAGGERATED TITLE! A sensational mini- ARTICLE (at least 5
sentences) AT LEAST ONE PICTURE!
Be DRAMATIC and CREATIVE!
2. The War and its Effects
Discussion Spanish-American War and U.S. Foreign Policy
• Often the U.S. has intervened in the affairs of a
foreign nation out of a sense of “moral obligation.”
Questions to consider: • Has the U.S. government created problems for itself
by doing so? • Do nations have a moral obligation toward one
another? • How has U.S. foreign policy changed over the last
100 years regarding this issue?
The Spanish-American War & Effects
April 1898: U.S. declares war on Spain
Commodore George Dewey
destroys Spanish
troops in the
Philippines (Manila Bay)
Pacific Ocean
Theodore Roosevelt leads
a volunteer cavalry unit
called the Rough Riders
Cuba
Teddy Roosevelt
and the
“Rough Riders”
Roosevelt becomes a hero
after victories at Kettle Hill and
San Juan Hill
Spanish troops
surrender
in Santiago
2,500 American causalities ;
most were from illnesses (especially malaria)
Treaty of Paris
“Splendid Little War”
comes to an end
*The U.S. acquires:
-Cuba
-Philippines
-Puerto Rico
-Guam
Imperialism Debate
(Election of 1900)
McKinley vs. Bryan
William McKinley :
--Keep the Philippines
-Educate & civilize the Filipinos
Pro-imperialism
William Jennings
Bryan:
-Anti-Imperialist League
-Considered Imperialism
a crime
Treaty of Paris is ratified in 1899
the US keeps the Philippines
Election of 1900 McKinley defeats Bryan
Americans support Imperialistic policies
Major turning point in American history –
The U.S. is now a world power
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