Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Yellow Journalism and the Spanish – American War

Published byDrusilla Gilbert Modified over 6 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "Yellow Journalism and the Spanish – American War"— Presentation transcript:

1 Yellow Journalism and the Spanish – American War
Aim: How did the Spanish – American War begin?

2 DO Now What is the role of TMZ in our society today?

3 Causes of the Spanish – American War
Economic Reasons Spain controlled Cuba Cuba had supplied the US with sugar Cubans provoked the US involvement by destroying American Sugar plantations in Cuba

4 Causes of the Spanish – American War
Humanitarian Many Americans sympathized with the Cuban revolution Civilians were appalled by the Spanish for what they were doing

5 Causes of the Spanish – American War
Expansionist Many Americans recognized that the war offered an opportunity to seize land from Spain

6 Outcomes? Treaty of Paris – negotiated with Spain
Grants Cuba independence Gave the US the Philippines (for $20 million) Ceded Puerto Rico and Guam to the US

7 How was yellow journalism used to provoke the Spanish – American War?
Sum It Up… How was yellow journalism used to provoke the Spanish – American War?

Download ppt "Yellow Journalism and the Spanish – American War"

Similar presentations

Victory and Aftermath. Peace with Spain Treaty of Paris 1898 –No reparations –Spanish cedes (gives) some territory to US for $20 million –Agreements to.

Victory and Aftermath. Peace with Spain Treaty of Paris 1898 –No reparations –Spanish cedes (gives) some territory to US for $20 million –Agreements to.
American Imperialism What is Imperialism?

American Imperialism What is Imperialism?
AMERICAN BUSINESS OWNERS

AMERICAN BUSINESS OWNERS
To Begin… Define imperialism. Identify one argument in support of imperialism and one argument in opposition to imperialism. FYI from Counseling – Women’s.

To Begin… Define imperialism. Identify one argument in support of imperialism and one argument in opposition to imperialism. FYI from Counseling – Women’s.
The Spanish-American War lasted from April-August 1898.

The Spanish-American War lasted from April-August 1898.
Causes of the Spanish American War

Causes of the Spanish American War
Imperialism: The Spanish American War

Imperialism: The Spanish American War
America as a World Power Homburg American Studies.

America as a World Power Homburg American Studies.
The Spanish American War

The Spanish American War
Spanish-American War and beyond A war fought in Cuba in 1898.

Spanish-American War and beyond A war fought in Cuba in 1898.
Spanish American War. Cuban’s Rebel Against Spain Spain – Imperial nation in decline Cuba wants independence – Jose Marti – rebellion.

Spanish American War. Cuban’s Rebel Against Spain Spain – Imperial nation in decline Cuba wants independence – Jose Marti – rebellion.
New Power on World Stage US History. I. Treaty of Paris A.World Power 1.Victory in the Spanish American War gave the US a world power status. 2.The peace.

New Power on World Stage US History. I. Treaty of Paris A.World Power 1.Victory in the Spanish American War gave the US a world power status. 2.The peace.
Aim: Why was there a Spanish-American War? Do Now: Copy the Vocabulary Patriotism: nationalism, love for one’s country Yellow journalism: news stories.

Aim: Why was there a Spanish-American War? Do Now: Copy the Vocabulary Patriotism: nationalism, love for one’s country Yellow journalism: news stories.
Call to Order Imagine that someone calls you and tells you that they have just fought a “splendid little war”. What type of war do you think they would.

Call to Order Imagine that someone calls you and tells you that they have just fought a “splendid little war”. What type of war do you think they would.
Section 10-2 The Spanish-American War. Cubans Rebel Against Spain Jose Marti- Cuban poet and journalist in exile in New York. Launched a revolution in.

Section 10-2 The Spanish-American War. Cubans Rebel Against Spain Jose Marti- Cuban poet and journalist in exile in New York. Launched a revolution in.
Spanish-American War and Beyond A war fought in Cuba and the Philippines in 1898.

Spanish-American War and Beyond A war fought in Cuba and the Philippines in 1898.
09/16 Bellringer 5+ sentences Read the statements below. Choose 2 that you believe are TRUE and explain why. Choose 1 that you believe is FALSE and explain.

09/16 Bellringer 5+ sentences Read the statements below. Choose 2 that you believe are TRUE and explain why. Choose 1 that you believe is FALSE and explain.
The Spanish American War April 25, 1898 – December 10,1898 (8 months) Ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 The United States declared.

The Spanish American War April 25, 1898 – December 10,1898 (8 months) Ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 The United States declared.
Chapter 20. U. S. S. Maine Was a United States battleship that exploded in the Havana Harbor and was a major spark in the Spanish American War.

Chapter 20. U. S. S. Maine Was a United States battleship that exploded in the Havana Harbor and was a major spark in the Spanish American War.
 U.S Blockade of Spanish ports.  Spain declares war on the U.S.

 U.S Blockade of Spanish ports.  Spain declares war on the U.S.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google