“The Splendid Little War

The Spanish American War

Page 1 – Title – CausesDescribe each cause and answer any

questions about cause1.Cuban Rebellion -

- Why did American support the rebellion? – 2 reasons

2.Yellow Journalism • What is Hearst’s famous quote?

3.De Lome Letter4.U.S.S. Maine

Page 2 – Title – The WarFought in 2 Areas of the World

- Describe what happened in each area and answer any questions listed

The Philippines- Who was Dewey and what were his actions?

The CaribbeanWho were the Rough Riders, who was their

commander, what happened at San Juan Hill?

Page 3 - End of War Treaty of Paris

- what were the terms of the treaty? -what were the territories the U.S. gained?- Why were people against the annexation of the Philippines?

Page 4 Colonial PowerDescribe the events that happened in each

territory1.Puerto Rico – include Foraker Act2.Cuba – include Platt Amendment and

protectorate status3.Philippine – rebellion

Emilio AguinaldoPhilippine American War

Page 5 - Political CartoonAnswer the skillbuilder questions for the

cartoon on pg. 354