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Spanish American War

Spanish American War. US History – Unit 2. What were the causes of the Spanish American War?. Yellow Journalism: Newspaper reporting that distorts facts & sensationalizes stories Monroe Doctrine – chance to get Spain out of Western Hemisphere

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Spanish American War

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  1. Spanish American War US History – Unit 2

  2. What were the causes of the Spanish American War? • Yellow Journalism: • Newspaper reporting that distorts facts & sensationalizes stories • Monroe Doctrine – chance to get Spain out of Western Hemisphere • Economic Interests – Cuba’s sugar plantations • Spark to “ignite” the war: Sinking of the USS Maine

  3. 1.What is most noticeable about the example? 2. What is the example showing? 3. How is this media making people feel? 4. How would this influence or change peoples mind?

  4. What are the characteristics of Yellow Journalism? • Headlines in huge print, often of minor news • Many pictures, or imaginary drawings • Use of faked interviews, misleading headlines, and false information from so-called experts • Dramatic sympathy with the "underdog" against the system. • Emotional words and symbols; scare tactics

  5. Yellow Journalism Who is holding the knife?

  6. Does Yellow Journalism Still Exist?

  7. What were the important events during the Spanish-American War? • Sinking of the USS Maine in Cuba • 266 US Servicemen are killed: Americans demand revenge! • Yellow Journalism reports Spain was to blame • The US (Admiral Dewey) destroys Spain’s naval fleet in the Philippines • Spanish Defeated in Battle of San Juan Hill, Puerto Rico • T. Roosevelt led the “Rough Riders” to victory • Spain signs Treaty of Paris Ending the War

  8. What were the effects of the Spanish-American War? • In the Treaty of Paris: • 1898 Cuba was freed from Spanish Rule • Spain gave up Puerto Rico and the island of Guam to the United States • The US paid Spain $20 million for the Philippines

  9. Did Cuba get complete Independence? • Cuba was not to enter into any agreements with foreign powers that would endanger its independence. • The U.S. could intervene in Cuban affairs if necessary to maintain an efficient, independent govt. • Cuba must lease Guantanamo Bay to the U.S. for naval and coaling station. • Cuba must not build up an excessive public debt. • Cuba became a protectorate of the U.S.

  10. America as a World Power How has America become a World Power?

  11. Which of the following is not a cause of the Spanish American War • Monroe Doctrine • Desire for economic opportunity • Sympathy for the Spanish • Sinking of the Battleship Maine • Yellow Journalism

  12. Which of the following is not an effect of the Spanish American War? • US became an imperialistic power • Cuba became a US Protectorate • Filipino rebels declared war on the US • Spain’s colonies were free

  13. Which of the following defines Yellow Journalism • Factual, Unbiased news • Distorted or Exaggerated news • A type of news that no longer exists today • Proven news written by experts

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