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Main Ideas: 1. In 1898 the United States went to war with Spain in the Spanish-American War. 2. The United States gained territories in the Caribbean and Pacific.

The Big Idea: The United States expanded into new parts of the world as a result of the Spanish-American War.

Key Terms and People: yellow journalism - technique that exaggerates and sensationalizes news stories Teller Amendment - war resolution amendment stating that the United States had no interest in taking control of Cuba Emilio Aguinaldo - leader of Filipino rebels against Spain Anti-Imperialist League - organization that accused the United States of building a colonial empire Platt Amendment - amendment to Cuba’s constitution that limited Cuba’s rights and kept the United States involved in Cuban affairs

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MAIN IDEAMAIN IDEAWar with Spain In 1898 the United States went to war with Spain in the Spanish-American War.

Explain - Why did Pulitzer and Hearst use yellow journalism in their newspapers?

They were in fierce competition for readers.

MAIN IDEAMAIN IDEAWar with Spain In 1898 the United States went to war with Spain in the Spanish-American War.

Identify Cause and Effect - List four events that led Congress to declare war on Spain.

1. Newspaper stories convinced Americans of Spanish brutality. 2. The presidency changed from Cleveland to McKinley. 3. McKinley was insulted by Spanish Minister de Lome. 4. The Maine exploded.

MAIN IDEAMAIN IDEAWar with Spain In 1898 the United States went to war with Spain in the Spanish-American War.

Develop - How might the situation in Cuba have developed if the United States had found evidence that the explosion of the Maine was accidental?

possible answer – War might have taken longer to develop, but American anger about Spanish brutality in Cuba would

still have led to war with Spain.

MAIN IDEAMAIN IDEAWar with Spain In 1898 the United States went to war with Spain in the Spanish-American War.

Recall - Who commanded the warships that defeated the Spanish in the Philippines?

Commodore George Dewey

MAIN IDEAMAIN IDEAWar with Spain In 1898 the United States went to war with Spain in the Spanish-American War.

Explain - Why didn’t Dewey occupy the Philippines immediately after defeating the Spanish?

He did not have enough troops.

MAIN IDEAMAIN IDEAWar with Spain In 1898 the United States went to war with Spain in the Spanish-American War.

Identify Cause and Effect - What caused morale problems for soldiers in the Caribbean?

not enough rifles; wrong clothing; harsh living conditions; bad food; deadly diseases

MAIN IDEAMAIN IDEAWar with Spain In 1898 the United States went to war with Spain in the Spanish-American War.

Make Inferences - How did Theodore Roosevelt’s reputation affect his involvement with the Rough Riders?

The Rough Riders earned the admiration of the American public. Roosevelt was admired as a hero.

MAIN IDEAMAIN IDEAWar with Spain In 1898 the United States went to war with Spain in the Spanish-American War.

Describe - How did the Spanish fleet fare when they tried to break through the U.S. blockade around Cuba?

Every Spanish ship was destroyed.

MAIN IDEAMAIN IDEAWar with Spain In 1898 the United States went to war with Spain in the Spanish-American War.

Make Inferences - Why do you suppose the Spanish in Puerto Rico surrendered so easily?

They must have heard about Spanish defeats and U.S. peace negotiations.

MAIN IDEAMAIN IDEAUnited States Gains Territories The United States gained territories in the Caribbean and Pacific.

Explain - Why did McKinley set up a military government in Cuba?

He wanted to create stability and increase U.S. economic activity.

MAIN IDEAMAIN IDEAUnited States Gains Territories The United States gained territories in the Caribbean and Pacific.

Evaluate - Judge the reasoning of the Anti-Imperialist League.

Possible answer – The United States should not have denied self-government to people living in the territories. It was anti-democratic, but maybe the people needed the help

of a stronger nation to defend them.

MAIN IDEAMAIN IDEAUnited States Gains Territories The United States gained territories in the Caribbean and Pacific.

Recall - When did the United States government stop being actively involved in Cuban affairs?

the late 1950s

MAIN IDEAMAIN IDEAUnited States Gains Territories The United States gained territories in the Caribbean and Pacific.

Identify - What three things were accomplished in Cuba by Leonard Wood?

He built schools, a new sanitation system, and oversaw the writing of a Cuban constitution.

MAIN IDEAMAIN IDEAUnited States Gains Territories The United States gained territories in the Caribbean and Pacific.

Interpret - What was meant by the Cuban complaint that they were “handing over the keys to our house”?

It meant that the Platt Amendment was too powerful because it allowed the United States to intervene in Cuban

affairs and required Cuba to sell or lease land to the United States.

MAIN IDEAMAIN IDEAUnited States Gains Territories The United States gained territories in the Caribbean and Pacific.

Compare - How were the hopes of the Puerto Ricans similar to those of the Cubans?

Both groups hoped for independence after the war.

MAIN IDEAMAIN IDEAUnited States Gains Territories The United States gained territories in the Caribbean and Pacific.

Identify - Calculate the year in which Puerto Ricans were finally allowed to elect their own governor.

1947

MAIN IDEAMAIN IDEAUnited States Gains Territories The United States gained territories in the Caribbean and Pacific.

Analyze - Why did President McKinley want control of the Philippines?

The United States would benefit from the islands’ naval and commercial value, and annexing would keep Europeans

from seizing them.