1. BR
WHITEBOARD: Should the U.S. intervene in other countries that want self- determination (rule)? List 2 pros & 2 cons
Agenda:
Pick up test booklet &Go over Test
Notes on beginning of Spanish American War
Work on Map
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2. Whiteboard: With which statement do you MOST agree? Why?
Strong nations should be able to control the trade of weaker nations.
Imperialism most benefits weaker nations because it increases trade.
Nations with sufficient military and trade powers should take territories to benefit themselves.
Countries controlled by imperialist nations would not welcome colonial ties with the stronger nations even if the association resulted in increased trade.

3. Label as Spanish American War
The year is 1898, William McKinley is serving his second year as the President of the U.S. As a means to beat economic downturns and civilize the world the U.S. has turned to imperialism. One place the U.S. began to influence a large island 90 miles south of Florida, Cuba. The only issue was that Cuba belonged to Spain. Seeking self-rule Cuba was beginning to rebel against Spanish rule. Looking out for U.S. investments and upholding the Monroe Doctrine the U.S. began to take great interest in the Cuban rebellion. American newspapers made the Cuban rebellion developments front page material.
The Monroe Doctrine was a US foreign policy regarding Latin American countries in It stated that further efforts by European nations to colonize land or interfere with states in North or South America would be viewed as acts of aggression, requiring U.S. intervention.

4. Causes of Spanish American War
Imperialism-raw materials, markets, & ports
Social Darwinism-groups achieve advantage over others as the result of genetic or biological superiority.
Yellow Journalism
Militarism- building up of military
Industrial Revolution-large-scale factory production

5. Spanish diplomat insulted President McKinley
New York Journal (Hearst) published the headline “The Worst Insult to the United States in Its History.”
De Lome Letter (Feb 9, 1898)
Spanish diplomat insulted President McKinley
Became a true international scandal
the U.S. public was outraged
President demanded an apology, and the ambassador resigned.

6. “To Hell with Spain Remember the Maine”
At 9:40pm on February 15, 1898, the battleship U.S.S. Maine exploded in Havana Harbor
268 men were killed, shocking the American population

7. Check out this political cartoon….

8. Time to Think: What is the cartoonist's point of view concerning the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba?
The United States wishes to be
friends with Cuba.
B. The United States has no interest
in Cuba.
C. The United States is wasting its time fighting over such a small area.
D. The United States will
devour Cuba

9. What do you THINK this letter might be about?
What does it make you WONDER?

10. Memo from Secretary of State William R
Memo from Secretary of State William R. Day to the Secretary of Navy regarding President McKinley's naval blockade of Cuba and Puerto Rico, 07/02/1898 -

11. The Spanish American War
War declared April 20, 1898:
Two Separate Conflicts: (Cuba and Philippines)

12. Philippines Theatre
Admiral Dewey sails from Hong Kong, China to engage Spanish Fleet in Manila Harbor (May 1)
Americans outnumbered10 to 4
Beat Spanish w/ technology/military advantage

14. Cuban Theatre Massive Mobilization of American Troops: 125,000
Camped in Tampa, Florida
More die of heat/disease than battle
17,000 sent to Cuba in June, 1898
Teddy Roosevelt & San Juan Hill
(not yet President *remember
Imperialism & Progressivism
overlap!)

17. Outcome of the “Splendid LittleWar” War ends by August 15, lasted about 15 weeks *few Americans killed (258)
Acquired: Guam, Puerto Rico
Refueling bases
Freed Cuba (U.S. protectorate)
Purchased Philippines for
$20 million
Refueling base
Protected markets/resources
Gained recognition from other imperial powers

18. McKinley, S-A War, & his assassination video

19. Short Answers
Do you think there is any such thing as a "splendid little war"? Explain.
Who usually suffers most in a war?
Who has to bear the long-term effects of a war?

20. Can you blame McKinley for declaring war? Explain.
McKinley Presidency and Assassination