The Spanish-American War “A Splendid Little War” 1898

The Monroe Doctrine l “The Americas are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers” and that “we should consider any attempt on their part to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety.” l President James Monroe 1823 Pair-Share l Summarize this quote by President Monroe in your own words. l What do you think the U.S. would do if a country attempted to imperialize the America’s?

Standard l : Describe the Spanish-American War and U.S. expansion in the South Pacific

Objective l Students will be able to describe the Spanish- American War and U.S. expansion in the South Pacific by writing a paragraph.

Introduction

Violations of the Monroe Doctrine l France invaded Mexico during U.S. Civil War. –U.S. sent troops and France withdrew.

U.S. Territorial Expansion in the 1800’s l U.S. doubled in size which led to westward expansion l Industrial Revolution created interest in overseas markets and territories –political and economic expansion led to growing involvement by the U.S. in Latin America, Hawaii, and Samoa –led to war with Spain

Causes of the Spanish- American War

Causes of the Spanish American War l List all you see l Who do each of the people represent? l How is the figure in black shown? l How is the woman shown? l Predict the causes of the Spanish American War Write answers on your lecture notes template

Film Clip: The Spanish-American War

CUBA

Cause #1 l Cubans were fighting for independence from Spain l Spanish leaders were forcing rebels in camps (200,000 Cubans died in these camps) l America sided with the Cubans

l How long are the Spanish to drench Cuba with the blood of her people? l How long shall old men and women and children be murdered by the score, the innocent victims of Spanish rage against the patriot armies they cannot conquer? l How long shall the United States sit idle and indifferent? l Summarize the quote in one sentence. What should the U.S. do ?

Cause #2  American businesses had invested in Cuba.  The possible war in Cuba worried them.  President William McKinley (R) sent the Maine in 1898 to Cuba to protect America’s interest.  There was a mysterious explosion and the ship sunk.  260 Americans died!  Americans wondered: “Who did it?”

The Explosion of the “Maine”

l Describe what you see in this cartoon. l How is Spain depicted in this cartoon and why? l What is the author’s opinion about Spain?

“Extra! Extra! Read All About It!!”

Cause #3 l Anti-Spanish feelings spread through “yellow journalism” (exaggerated new stories) –Joseph Pulitzer –World –William Randolph Hearst – Journal l The newspapers decided that Spain was the cause of the explosion.  The newspapers used emotion rather than facts which helped sell papers.

Who are the two men depicted in the cartoon? What it the opinion of the author of this cartoon?

Listen to the song The Editor’s to Blame and be able to answer the following questions. 1. What event does this song refer to? 2. How do you know? 3. Who is/are the editor(s) the singer blames? 4. How could they be blamed for what happened? 5. Do you think the editors are the only ones to blame? 6. Why or why not? 7. Do you think what the singer says in the first verse of the song is generally true? 8. Explain and give an example.

Outcome of the Spanish American War l List all that you see. l How is this man dressed? l Where do you think this photo was taken? l Why would a battle occur here during the Spanish- American War? Write your answers on your paper

The War in the Philippines

l The Philippines = Spanish colony for 300 years l Filipinos, led by Emilio Aguinaldo, fought with America for independence from Spain. l George Dewey defeated the Spanish at the Battle of Manila Bay l The Spanish lost and turned over control of the Philippines to the U.S. –U.S now has to decide what to do with the Philippines

The War in the Philippines

The War in Cuba l American forces landed in Cuba led by Roosevelt and the Rough Riders – Roosevelt and his men were able to secure important cities l At the Battle of San Juan Hill, Roosevelt captured the city, Santiago l Create a level 2 Question

The Rough Riders

Buffalo Soldiers  African American troops would fight bravely in the Spanish-American War.  They received very little publicity.  Black troops got their nickname from the Indians out west.  The Americans won the war so easily that it was nicknamed:

Buffalo Soldiers List all that you see. Where do you think this is occurring? List 3 words to describe the scene.

lWlWhat did the U.S. Navy do? lDlDraw a picture lClCreate a level 3 Question

End of the War lOlOctober 1898 the Treaty of Paris signed which Spain granted independence to Cuba l Ceded Puerto Rico, Guam, & the Philippines to the U.S. for $20 million

l Create a picture to illustrate the end of the war.