2.3 The Spanish-American War

Draw

Quick! You have conquered a new land and taken over your own country.

Draw a flag that you would create to represent your new nation.

School appropriate, please!

Open Ended

Take a guess! Why do you think the United States went to war with Spain?

Draw

On the map, circle Cuba.

Multiple Choice

Take a guess! How far apart are the U.S. and Cuba?

• 17 miles

• 3,456 miles

• 90 miles

Draw

Think about what we learned over the past two days, specifically, the strength of European nations during the period of Imperialism. Take a look at the map below.

Based on that information,

CIRCLE the country that you believe OWNS all of these other countries.

Open Ended

Take a guess! What challenges did Cubans face in their fight for independence from Spanish rule between 1868 and 1878?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were conditions experienced by Cubans in concentration camps during the Spanish-Cuban conflict?

• Famine

• Disease

• Freedom of movement

• Terrible living conditions

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the concentration camps established by the Spanish during the conflict with Cuba?

• To imprison political prisoners and rebels

• To provide shelter for Cuban civilians

• To train Cuban soldiers

• To serve as hospitals for the wounded

Poll

Predict: Who do you think wins the war between Cuba and Spain?

• Cuba

• Spain

Open Ended

What are some reasons why the United States would get involved in the conflict between Cuba and Spain?

Multiple Choice

Why did President McKinley order the USS Maine to Cuba in early 1898?

• To protect American lives and property in Cuba

• To declare war on Spain

• To transport Cuban refugees to the U.S.

• To establish a naval base in Havana

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of sensationalized news stories during the Spanish-American War?

• To gain support for the war and sell newspapers

• To provide accurate information

• To promote peace between the U.S. and Spain

• To educate the public about journalism

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of Yellow Journalism as described in the lesson?

• Sensationalized news stories

• Accurate and balanced reporting

• Provoking public interest and excitement

• Presenting information at the expense of accuracy

Draw

On the newspaper cover, circle information that you believe is an example of Yellow Journalism. 

Draw

On the map (try your best!), circle Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

Multiple Choice

Which territory was NOT acquired by the U.S. as a result of the Treaty of Paris?

• Hawaii

• Guam

• Puerto Rico

• Philippines

Match

Match the correct word with its definition.

• A volunteer cavalry regiment led by Theodore Roosevelt that fought in the Spanish-American War.

• Ended the Spanish-American War 8 months after it began.

• Sensationalized news stories used to gain support for the Spanish-American War and to sell papers.

Rough Riders

The Treaty of Paris

Yellow Journalism

• Rough Riders

• The Treaty of Paris

• Yellow Journalism

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned about the Spanish-American War that surprised you or changed your perspective?