Monday, October 17th Learning Target: I can understand why the Maine sank and why it was significant Literacy Target: To gain both general knowledge and.

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Monday, October 17th Learning Target: I can understand why the Maine sank and why it was significant Literacy Target: To gain both general knowledge and content expertise

Opener- Look at the two newspaper headlines below: Take notes and be prepared to discuss How do they differ? What wording is used to make the reader respond in different ways? Bride Missing! Groom’s Family Blame History of Mental Health Search for Missing Bride Continues

Explosion of the USS Maine Havana Harbor, 1898

Re-Concentration Camps Oppression of the Cubans

Notes-- Get out a piece of paper and be prepared for notes

The Spanish American War Cuba was colonized by Spain Cuban revels had been fighting for independence Spain was thought to be brutal in repressing the rebellion The US had business interests in Cuba President McKinley had sent the Maine to Cuba Why? To protect American interest? To prepare for war? To intimidate Spain? This is debated… The Maine explodes on Feb. 15th, 1898

Business in Cuba

Who sank the Maine? “Awake United States!” This song was rushed into print between the sinking of the Maine on February 15, 1898, and the declaration of war on April 25, 1898. Eagle soar on high, and sound the battle cry! And 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!

“Awake United States!” According to the song, who sank the Maine? Does it prove that the Spanish blew it up? Read the two articles & fill out the graphic organizer and guiding questions

Closure Compare the evidence used by both papers to support their claims that the Maine was blown up by the attack or by unknown causes Which uses stronger evidence? Use at least three example and explain. Self Reflection Pirate Ship Rating “Today I Learned…”