US HST A: Day 22 - Spanish-American War Philippines - (CFA)

The image above and below are both examples of:

• True News
• Yellow Journalism
• Blue News

HIPP: When was the document created

• 1899 - at the end of the Spanish American War
• 1869 - 4 years after the U.S. Civil War
• 1989 - The year Duram was born

HIPP: Who was the intended Audience?

• The American public
• The British people
• The Filipino people

HIPP: What was the purpose of the document? (What is "The White Man's Burden" according to the author?)

• The White Man must give back land to Native peoples
• The White Man is burdened by the guilt of conquering other areas
• The White Man must conquer other people and civilize them

HIPP: What is the author's Point of View

• White Europeans were superior to all other people
• White Europeans were bad
• Americans are inferior (lesser) than Europeans

Why do countries engage in trade?

• To increase competition
• To reduce unemployment
• To obtain goods and services they cannot produce domestically

What caused American Imperialism?

• Nationalism, Econmics, Religion, Manifest Destiny, Social Darwinism
• The Spanish attacked Hawaii
• The building of the Panama and Suez Canals

Based on the Map and your knowledge of Social Studies, which of the following is true:

• America had an interest in Cuba because of its location being only 90 miles from the Florida Coast
• America had an interest in Cuba because it provided a vast amount of oil.
• America had an interest in Cuba because of its close location to the Philippines.

How did yellow journalism influence public opinion and contribute to the U.S. declaring war on Spain?

• It highlighted Spanish atrocities in Cuba
• It advocated for increased tariffs on Spanish goods
• It supported Spain's control over Puerto Rico