BELLWORK

1. BELLWORK • What was the Open Door Policy? • What territories did Spain control? Why? • What was the U.S.S. Maine? • What is yellow journalism? How did this lead to the Spanish-American War? • Why did the U.S. support Cuban independence? • THINKER: In your opinion, do you think the U.S. should have annexed Hawaii in 1898? Why or Why not?

2. End of the Spanish American War • After the U.S. won, Spain signed an armistice (cease-fire). • In October, both countries signed the Paris Peace Treaty • Spain granted Independence to Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines to the U.S. for $20 million. • Cuba and Philippines eventually were given complete independence but Puerto Rico and Guam are still U.S. territories.

4. The Outcome • U.S. is now a major player in world affairs • U.S. can create military bases around the world • Imperialists happy- U.S. can gain access to FOREIGN MARKETS- places to sell American goods and make money. • Anti- Imperialists upset- felt that imperialism rejected the American ideal of “liberty for all”

6. CLOSURE • In your notes, create a cause and effect chart. • This will be review for the causes and effects of the Spanish American War. • Try and come up with three causes and three effects. • Effects can be long term • We will discuss once you are finished

7. McKinley’s Assassination • McKinley was shot at the World Fair in Buffalo, NY by Leon Czolgosz. (Chowl-goz) • Czolgosz was a proclaimed anarchist who thought the government was too corrupt and did not help the lower classes. • After McKinley died, Roosevelt became the new American President. • He was the youngest president ever, and had completely opposite ideals from McKinley. • He brought happiness to the “common folk” who were fighting for change.

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9. “Murder at the Fair: The Assassination of President McKinley” • Answer all questions 1-15!