1. March 11, 2014 Aim: How did the Spanish-American War transform U. S
March 11, 2014 Aim: How did the Spanish-American War transform U.S. foreign policy?
Do Now: Define in your own words:
Neutrality
Isolation
Imperialism

2. Cuba
Sugar.
Revolts against Spain – scorched earth campaign (bad for business.)

3. Valeriano Weyler’s “Reconcentration Policy”

4. Yellow Journalism
Sensationalism over facts.
William Randolph Hearst.

5. De Lome Letter Spanish Ambassador to U.S.
Criticized President McKinley as weak.

6. February 15, 1898-USS Main Explodes Outside Havana, Cuba
“Remember the Maine and to Hell with Spain!”
Funeral for victims in Havana

7. “That Splendid Little War” U.S. Invades Cuba
Vice President Theodore “T.R.” Roosevelt volunteers.
Rough Riders
August 12, 1898 – Armistice signed with Spain.
August 12, 1898 – U.S. signs armistice with Spain

8. Effects of the Spanish-American War
U.S. becomes an imperial power!!!!!
Gains Guam, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines.
McKinley’s plans: “To Christianize and Civilize.”

9. Task – Yellow Journalism
You are all American journalists in 1898 that have to write a story about how America became involved in the Spanish American War.
Using the example of yellow journalism, write an interesting story about how the U.S. went to war with Spain.
Your main goal is to sell papers, so make your story as interesting as possible.
The journalist with the most interesting story will get three free points on the next exam.