The Spanish-American War
Learning Target: I will be able to give reasons why the Spanish-American War began and how the war expanded the sphere of influence of the United States.
Embedded Files
Illinois Social Science Standards
Illinois Social Science Standards
SS.H.4.6-8.LC: Explain multiple causes and effects of historical events.
SS.H.4.6-8.MdC: Compare the central historical arguments in secondary works across multiple media.
SS.H.4.6-8.MC: Organize applicable evidence into a coherent argument about the past.
Key Terms
Key Terms
Sphere of Influence - a country or area in which another country has the ability to gain special treatment when trading goods or controlling people.
Annexation - a formal act where a nation claims it has control over another territory, to take over.
Splendid Little War - Nickname given to the Spanish American War.
Bell Ringer Discussion
Bell Ringer Discussion
Lesson Notes
Lesson Notes
The Spanish-American War
The Spanish-American War
U.S claimed control of Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam.
Marked the moment that the U.S. became a global power
U.S was recognized by many other nations as an emerging power to pay attention to.
UNDERSTANDING ART
UNDERSTANDING ART
Study the paining printed in Harper's Weekly in 1898 that depicted the U.S..S. Maine exploding. Focus on the specific details the artist choose to include.
Knowing what you do about the tension that built up between the Spanish and the United States before the Spanish-American War, develop a theory that describes the purpose of this image.
Harper's Weekly, Attack on the Maine (1898)
The U.S.S. Maine at Cuba in the Havana Harbor (1898)
The U.S.S. Maine at Cuba in the Havana Harbor (1898)
Understanding Secondary Sources
Understanding Secondary Sources
This documentary explains the real reason the U.S.S. Main exploded at Havana Harbor. Develop an explanation that helps others understand why it is important for old mysteries to be solved.
USING PRIMARY SOURCES
USING PRIMARY SOURCES
Theodore Roosevelt, Telegrams (Feb. 25 1898)
TO CHESTER AT BARBADOS IN THE CARIBBEAN SEA: “Secret and confidential. Keep [the ships] Full of Coal, the best that can be had.”
TO DEWEY AT HONG KONG IN CHINA: “Secret and confidential. Order the squadron...to Hong Kong. Keep full of coal. In the event of declaration of war [on] Spain, your duty will be to see that the Spanish squadron does not leave the Asiatic [Asian] coast, and then [you must lead] offensive operations in Philippine Islands.”
TO HOWELL AT LISBON IN PORTUGAL: “Secret and confidential. Keep the Squadron at such port as it may be in [Lisbon] until further orders. Keep filled with coal.”
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