Introduction to The Spanish-American War Learning Target: I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War. Opener: How could journalism cause war? I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War “A Splendid Little War” John Hay, Secretary of State, 1898
Background: Who? Where? Spain vs. America Phillipines, Cuba (Spain’s Colonies) I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
Background: Where? USA Cuba The Philippines I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
Why? Help give freedom to Spain’s colonies! I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
Spain’s Reconcentration Policy What? Civilians were forced into government run camps (with bad conditions) Why? Spain was fighting a guerilla war and needed to separate “good” from “bad” guys How did it lead to war? Made Spain look bad in American eyes I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
Political Cartoon What is this cartoon showing? I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
American Economic Interests What? Many of Cuba’s sugar plantations were owned by Americans Why? Protecting their/our economic interests How did it help lead to war? Made Americans more likely to help out Cuba- protect our financial investments! I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
“Yellow Journalists” What? Newspaper created highly exaggerated stories Why? Make more $ if they keep you (the reader) scared and interested - Two competing newspaper companies How did it lead to war? Made Americans want war! I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
Frederic Remington’s Disrobing Propaganda “Yellow Journalism” “You furnish the pictures, I’ll furnish the war.” William Randolph Hearst Frederic Remington’s Disrobing Propaganda I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
Monroe Doctrine is challenged by the Sinking of the Maine in Havana Harbor What? USS Maine explodes Most Americans believe it was Spain’s fault 1976 US Navy analyzed the sunken ship, decided that the hull blew OUT not IN How did it lead to war? “Spark” that started the war “Remember the Maine! To hell with Spain!” I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
Slide Analysis: Judge Cartoon How would this cartoon make Americans feel towards the Spanish? I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
Slide Analysis: Headline of the Maine Explosion Maine Explosion Caused by Bomb or Torpedo? 2/17/1898 New York World I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
Thinking Slide/Closure: Which of these points/ideas do you think was most responsible for the nation going to war? The Spanish American War was caused by…. Topic Sentence, Evidence (x2) and Conclusion sentence. Answer on your paper and then we will discuss. I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
Oct 8th Learning Target: I can understand how America became a World Power Opener: What does it mean to you that America is a world power? Do you have any ideas on how we became a world power? I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
What does this statement mean What does this statement mean? “The Spanish American War was a result of agitation by special interest groups” “The Spanish American War was a result of national policy”. I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
What was the Monroe Doctrine? Video Now explain in your own words. I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
US forces win in Cuba Who were the Rough Riders? Who was their leader? Teddy Roosevelt resigned as Asst. Sect of the Navy to lead a “Cowboy Calvary” Brought his own photographer Teddy’s popularity from this leads to his becoming V.P. and President I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
Information about the Rough Riders What famous Battle did they participate in? San Juan Hill and Kettle – in Cuba African Americans also helped but get no credit! I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
Teddy Roosevelt I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
American Troops Battle the Spanish War moves to the Philippines- What Happened at Manila Bay? Surprise naval attack sunk the crumbling Spanish Navy Com. Dewey led attack over Emilio Aguialdo Made Americans feel very superior 400 Spanish died 0 Americans died I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
Effects of the War US defeats Spain & becomes a world power Treaty Of Paris- officially ended the Spanish American War- Concessions/What we got US got Cuba, Puerto Rico and Guam Sold the Philippines to the US for 20 million dollars Teller Amendment did not allow the US to keep Cuba The US becomes a world power and imperialism is debated in the US I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War
Thinking Slide and DOING slide (Closure) How did the US become a world power? On your closure sheet- write the ONE way the US became a world power. Then on a separate piece of paper- answer the prompt. (How did the US become a world power?) Topic Sentence 2 pieces of evidence and explain each evidence Conclusion Sentence I can understand the causes of the Spanish American War