1. CASE STUDY HAWAII: Queen Liliuokalani Sanford Dole
Military/ Strategic interests
Commercial/ Business Interests
Social Darwinist Thinking/ belief in cultural superiority
Sanford Dole

2. 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:
Using the arguments for and against American Imperialism
of the time, you will defend your vote for or against ratifying the
Treaty of Paris!

3. Should the Senate RATIFY the Treaty of Paris
Should the Senate RATIFY the Treaty of Paris? (At end of Spanish American War)
30 pts- “RAFT” letter published to your constituents
30-27
26-22
21-10
Vote is clearly defended with historically accurate, detailed explanation of 2 reasons for your vote, and one argument against the other side
Vote is defended, but reasons have some inaccuracies or lack detail
Vote is defended, but very little detail or major inaccuracies

4. Spanish American War 1898 Background Role of yellow journalism
The great debate of ‘98:
Should America become an empire?
Should we stay or should we go?

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

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

7. 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

8. 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

10. 4- Remember the Maine and to Hell with Spain!
Funeral for Maine victims in Havana

12. Ironically, what is the given reason we are going to war with Spain?

13. 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.

14. The “Rough Riders”

15. 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)

16. The
Philippines

17. Dewey Captures Manila in Phillipines!
CUBA
PHILLIPINES

18. 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?

19. 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

20. For your document…. On the big sheet, in marker, in BIG LETTERS:
What is the document?
IDENTIFY SPECIFIC arguments the document makes for or against imperialism
Be prepared to briefly present and explain to class
(Identify some key phrases, main ideas)

21. 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

22. 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?

23. Is becoming an empire “American”?

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

25. Our “Sphere of Influence”