KEY QUESTION: Is imperialism a proper and legitimate policy for the US to follow at the turn of the century (1898)? One argument in favor:   One argument against:

Spanish American War 1898

Should the Senate RATIFY the Treaty of Paris? 15 pts- dbq concept sort 5 pts- participation in debate 25 pts- “RAFT” letter published to your constituents

Background: Cuba- one of Spain’s last territories US- $millions invested in sugar right off coast of Florida 1895- Cubans Revolt

Spain’s misrule: Valeriano Weyler’s “Reconcentration” Policy

William Randolph Hearst “Yellow Journalism” - Sensationalized journalism meant to sell papers Joseph Pulitzer HEADLINE: Cuban Babes Prey to Famine Thousands of Children of the Reconcentrados Perishing in Island Towns Sights that Sicken Strong Men William Randolph Hearst

In February 1898, the USS Maine sinks off Cuba In February 1898, the USS Maine sinks off Cuba. Create an example of a “yellow journalism” headline

Theodore Roosevelt Assistant Secretary of the Navy in the McKinley administration. Imperialist and American nationalist. Criticized President McKinley as having the backbone of a chocolate éclair! Resigns his position to fight in Cuba.

The “Rough Riders”

4- Remember the Maine and to Hell with Spain! Funeral for Maine victims in Havana

The Spanish-American War (1898): “That Splendid Little War” Cuba: Freed from Spanish Rule- US occupies the island (TELLER AMENDMENT: Congress attached this to their declaration of war- The US would NOT annex Cuba after the war)

The Philippines

Dewey Captures Manila in Phillipines! CUBA PHILLIPINES

The Treaty of Paris: 1898 Cuba- A PROTECTORATE OF THE US US- gets Puerto Rico and Guam (island in the Pacific) The U. S. paid Spain $20 mil. for the Philippines. The Debate: Should we annex the Phillipines?

SHOULD WE RATIFY THE TREATY OF PARIS? The PHILIPINES: 64th largest country in world 39th largest economy Archipelago of 7,7107 islands of the coast of SE Asia 99 million people today Spanish colony for over 300 years 175 languages

For tomorrow- Using documents and your own thoughts, compile lists of arguments for and against annexing former Spanish territories Be sure to identify, by number, the documents used in your chart

Should America ratify the Treaty of Paris and take over the Philippines (become imperialist)? You and your group are part of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee deciding whether or not to ratify the 1898 Treaty of Paris Come up with specific reasons for and against ratification Present to the “Senate”- take notes on arguments VOTE: Which way would you vote on the Treaty of Paris? WHY?

Is becoming an empire “American”?

William H. Taft, 1st Gov.-General of the Philippines Great administrator. US control of Phillipines: 1899- 1946

Our “Sphere of Influence”