Image Source - Introduction - The World of 1898: The Spanish-American War
Instructions
General Guided Notes
Reading Specific Questions - Chapter 12: The Empire and The People
Background
The Spanish–American War was an armed conflict between Spain and the United States. Hostilities began in the aftermath of the internal explosion of USS Maine in Havana Harbor in Cuba, leading to U.S. intervention in the Cuban War of Independence.
- Watch the Video - American Imperialism: Crash Course US History #28 (14:04) - together whole class
- Second, listen and read Chapter 12: The Empire and The People
- The audio file is below the video - click on the link above for the the text version
General Guided Notes
- When was the Spanish-American War?
- What was the purpose of this conflict?
- What were 3 major events that happened throughout this conflict?
- Why did everyone not agree with what was happening? What were the arguments for and against American Imperialism?
Reading Specific Questions - Chapter 12: The Empire and The People
- What attitude did most socialist groups hold towards a possible war with Spain? Why was this significant to understanding the era?
- What was the Teller Amendment? What were the effects of this amendment?
- What was the Platt Amendment? Explain the dual purpose of it. a. How did labor groups and radicals view it? Why?
- How does the following Theodore Roosevelt's quote apply to the events you have read about “In strict confidence…I should welcome almost any war, for I think this country needs one…”
Background
The Spanish–American War was an armed conflict between Spain and the United States. Hostilities began in the aftermath of the internal explosion of USS Maine in Havana Harbor in Cuba, leading to U.S. intervention in the Cuban War of Independence.
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