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Bell Work: Imagine waking up to the following headlines. (1) SNEAK ATTACK ON U.S.S MAINE!!!! _________ (2) U.S.S. Maine Sinks. Answer the following questions in your journal in COMPLETE sentences. How would you feel if you were to wake up reading the first headline?
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Bell Work: Imagine waking up to the following headlines. (1) SNEAK ATTACK ON U.S.S MAINE!!!! _________ (2) U.S.S. Maine Sinks. Answer the following questions in your journal in COMPLETE sentences. • How would you feel if you were to wake up reading the first headline? • What would you think if you were to wake up to read the second headline? • What are the differences?
The Spanish Empire • Spain had built a worldwide empire • All but destroyed by 1890, only a few colonies remained • Philippine Islands • Cuba • Puerto Rico • Many of the colonies began demanding independence
Cubans Rebel • Cubans had unsuccessfully revolted against Spain several times • In 1895 – poor economic conditions caused Cubans to rebel against Spanish rule • Rebels were treated harshly and many forced into concentration camps guarded by Spanish troops • Thousands died of starvation and disease
Yellow Journalism • Cuban fighting caused alarm in US • Business leaders feared disruption to trade that could hurt US economy • Major competing newspapers took advantage of the situation • Yellow Journalism was used to increase sales • Sensational style of writing that exaggerates the facts Vocab Check!! What is persuasive journalism called??
To War or Not to War First we must go back to this guy • US President William McKinley (1897-1901) • He did not want war but public opinion forces him to get involved • The U.S. demanded Spain halt the harsh treatment of Cubans • Battleship, U.S.S. Maine is sent to protect Cubans
“Remember the Maine!” • February 15, 1898 – U.S.S. Maine explodes killing 266 American soldiers • No one knows why • Today, many historians believe it was an accident but at the time most Americans blamed Spain
To War We Go! • McKinley signed a congressional resolution calling for Cuba’s independence and a withdrawal of Spanish forces • Spain responded by breaking off diplomatic relations with the US
What’s With the Philippines??? • Filipinos were rebelling against Spain • The first major battle takes place in the Philippines • Led by American Commander George Dewey with support of the rebel forces & leader • US forces destroyed the Spanish fleet • Filipino rebels took control of Manila Dewey Chewies!
US Army Recruits • Over 200, 000 joined including Theodore Roosevelt (prior to his presidency) • Roosevelt helped organize the First US Volunteer Calvary, nicknamed the “Rough Riders”
Meanwhile in Cuba… • The first Rough Riders and troops to arrive in the Caribbean were not prepared for the climate and their wool uniforms caused many to fall ill • The goal was to gain control of the port at Santiago but the first had to capture San Juan Hill • July 1st - African American troops drove the Spanish south with other Rough Rider troops backing them • July 17th - The city surrendered and the Spanish fleet was destroyed
The Anti-Imperialist League Emerges • Some Americans felt disappointed and disagreed with the treatment of the former Spanish Colonies • Several influential Americans such as Andrew Carnegie, Jane Adams, and Mark Twain spoke out against Imperialism • Members of the Anti-Imperialism League believed that Americans should not deny others the right to govern themselves
Grudge ball! • What empire originally had control of Cuba, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico? • Spain • What type of journalism began to dominate the newspapers during this time? • Yellow Journalism • Teddy Roosevelt was famously a member of this group who fought in the Caribbean? • Rough Riders • Name one of the economic reasons for imperialism. • Search for new markets, search for raw materials, to maintain industrial prosperity (prevent strain of industrialization)
