1. The Spanish-American War and The Growth of Imperialism

2. U.S. Expansionism in the 1800s
What does this map show?
During what time period were these land acquisitions made?
How did the United States acquire this land?
Why?
If the United States wanted to further expand in 1900, where might it have sought new territory?

3. Revolution in Cuba What do you see here?
Where is this scene taking place?
What were the men being executed accused of?

4. The maine Incident What was happening here?
Who do you think owns this ship?
Where did this take place?
What do you think this ship was doing in Cuba?
Why do you think this ship was destroyed?
By whom?

5. Yellow Journalism Pushes the United States Toward War
What do you see here?
According to the headline, what caused the Maine explosion?
Who is being blamed for it?
If you saw this newspaper, how would you feel toward Spain?

6. The Outbreak of War in the Philippines
What do you see here?
Who is at war?
Why do you think they are fighting?
Who appears to be winning?

7. The War moved to Cuba What do you see here? Who are these men?
Why are they carrying a flag?
Who is the leader of the group?
What do the men’s expressions tell you about them?

8. The United States defeats Spain
What do you see here?
What is happening?
Who are the troops to the right?
Who are the troops to the left?
What difference do you notice among the U.S. soldiers?

9. The United states Emerges as a World (Imperialist ?) power
What do you see here?
Who is the man being fitted for a new suit?
Who are the men entering the room?
What do they have in their hands?
What do they want?
What is McKinley’s response to the anti-imperialists?