5.3 Spanish-American War

Draw

Draw "Imperialism"

5.3 The Spanish-American War

• Schedule your 2nd MP meeting NOW! Extra credit if YOU schedule.

• Use the guided notes- Lesson 5.1 (11/20) in the Prep for Success Tab.

• Class Party- 12/2

• Happy Birthday to Nobody

Reminders

• Identify the role yellow journalism played in the war

• Explain the causes of the Spanish-American War

Objectives

Multiple Select

What features made the Spanish American War "a splendid little war" according to Hay?

• The reasons were justified

• The bravery of the troops

• The good nature of Americans

• The brilliant manner the Americans conducted the war

Open Ended

What similarities exist in the stories of Hawaii and Cuba?

Open Ended

Explain how yellow journalism contributed to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War.

Multiple Select

Predict why some African American troops participated in the war despite continued discrimination and racism in the U.S.?

• To aid people of African descent in Cuba

• To seize the opportunity to lead and train white troops

• To demonstrate their skills and bravery

• To fulfill draft orders

Open Ended

In your opinion, was John Milton Hay correct that the Spanish-American War was a "splendid little war"? Why or why not?