White Man’s Burden According to Kipling, in your own words, what is the white man’s burden? Highlight/underline some stanzas or versus you think really show what the burden means. Give some examples of the “burden” the white man have to endure.
White Man’s Burden According to Kipling, in your own words, what is the white man’s burden? Highlight/underline some stanzas or versus you think really.
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White Man’s BurdenAccording to Kipling, in your own words, what is
the white man’s burden?
Highlight/underline some stanzas or versus you think really show what the burden means.
Give some examples of the “burden” the white man have to endure.
Search for Missing Bride Continues.
Bride Missing! Groom’s Family Blame History of Mental Illness.
Headlines
Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine, Havana Harbor, February 15,
1898
CubaColonized by Spain
Cuba = rebels. Fighting for independence! Spain was thought to be brutal
Sugar, Sugar, Sugar! (again) **Business for America
U.S. abolished tariff on Cuban sugar in 1884. Production skyrockets!
In 1894, tariff brought back. Cuban’s
War for Independence
Jose Marti Journalist/poet, launched
a revolution. 1895. Used active guerrilla
campaign.
American opinion split Support Spain to protect
investments. Enthusiastic about rebel
cause.
Cuba Libre!
Yellow Journalism
Reporting that exaggerates the news to lure new readers.
Reports of Cuban suffering/sensationalized stories.
American sympathy for Cubans deepens.
McKinley sends U.S.S. Maine
Sends Maine to Cuba to protect American lives and property.
February 15th, 1898 U.S.S. Maine explodes. Sinks. Around 260 out of 350
American officers and crew died
So…
Who Sunk the Maine?
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!
1. Read through Journal document and Times document and fill out “Guiding Questions”.
2. With a partner, answer/discuss the questions that follow.
3. Discuss with class
http://www.history.com/videos/roosevelt-fights-in-spanish-american-war#roosevelt-fights-in-spanish-american-war
War breaks out!
“Remember the Maine”
U.S. public ready for a war!
Writing Prompt
Answer the following writing prompt (1-2 paragraphs)
Which account on the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine is more believable? Why?
Does the difference in accounts matter? Why or why not.
The Philippines Roosevelt ordered Pacific
fleet to to sail there in case of war
George Dewey Sails to Manila Bay and
destroys Spanish fleet.His victory leads to
more troops in the PhilippinesTroops joined to help
Filipino rebels fight
Spanish troops surrender to Americans (not Filipinos)
Invasion of Cuba
U.S. Navy strong! Army small and not so strong.
Not enough guns to go around
Troops outfitted with woolen uniforms (wool in Cuba?)
Officers (Civil War vets) just reminisced
Rough Riders
Volunteer cavalry Led by Roosevelt
San Juan Hill Victory for U.S.! Credit to Roosevelt and
his Rough Riders
The War is Won!
Now what?!
To Annex or not to Annex? Great debate among U.S. citizens
on what to do.
What IS Annexation? Incorporation of some territory into
another entity (usually smaller region into a bigger region)
Treaty of Paris - 1898*****Asks for…..
1.Cuba to become independent
2.Spain to give Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States
3.U.S. would pay Spain $20 million for the annexation of the Philippine Islands
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