1. Warm-Up 2/21 What is imperialism? How did the U.S. acquire Alaska? What is Yellow Journalism?

2. American Interest in Cuba 1854- U.S. attempted to buy Cuba from Spain Spain did not accept Group Discussion Why do you think the U.S. wanted Cuba? Discuss and write down on a piece of paper with your group- TURN IN

3. Fight for Cuba Independence Revolt of 1886 Unsuccessful attempt for independence but abolished slavery The Second War for Independence Jose Martí- Cuban poet and journalist who launched the revolution in 1895 Organized guerilla campaign that destroyed plantations General Valeriano Weyler sent by Spain Establishment of concentration camps- why?

4. American Interests and Public Opinion Split opinion over the actions of the Spanish Empire Businessmen supported Spain- Why? American people were enthusiastic about the rebel cause “Give me liberty or give me death!”- Who said this? Welyer’s actions fueled public opinion in America New York Journal- William Randolph Hearst New York World- Joseph Pulitzer Both published exaggerated reports Yellow Journalism: exaggerates the news to lure and enrage readers

5. Assignment #2 (Homework) What would you do? Money vs. Independence YOU are President McKinley and are being urged from two different parties to react against the recent struggle in Spain. Business Party: wants to support Spain and end the rebellion to improve economic relations with the U.S. Public Opinion Party: wants the U.S. to react against Spain and support independence. You must write TWO paragraphs describing how YOU would approach this situation. You may decide to support only one party or find a way to make both parties happy. Explain how you will resolve the conflict Describe how this outcome will impact both parties