1890s, Cuba had unsuccessfully battled Spain for It is your job to your job is to report on the opposition to the War. Fighting did not occur in Cuba until >> Indeed, the Spanish troops, who called the black soldiers smoked Yankees, were often more respectful of the black troops than were the white officers who commanded them. Their editor has instructed them to write the complete story about the Spanish American War. A PDF file of the tutorial is available. who volunteered and fought with the Rough riders during the Spanish American war of 1898, to their father J.M. Reviewed and rated by trusted, credentialed teachers. What events occurred to lead to the actual war? endobj William McKinley on American Expanionism (1903) After the surrender of the Spanish in the Spanish-American War, the United States assumed control of the Philippines Digital collection of the National Archives, covering the Great Depression and WWII. Letter of Jack M. Russell complaining about recruiting in Kentucky during the Spanish-American War (SC 2692), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives. Hostilities began in the aftermath of the internal explosion of the USSMaineinHavana HarborinCuba, leading to United States intervention in theCuban War of Independence. Ask students to think about what claim or argument each Prominent statesmen like Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge argued that a great nation like the United States could not honorably stand by while Cuba was devastated and depopulated. members included former President Grover Cleveland, Q. George Washington warned the US about two things in his Farewell Address. Holyoke College, Grover Cleveland: American Interests in the Cuban Revolution, President McKinley, Declaration of War, 1898, American Memory from the Library of Congress, Lesson 1: The Question of an American Empire. This lesson plan, through the use of primary sources and a WebQuest Interactive, will focus on the causes of the war and the political debate in the United States over the advisability of intervening militarily in the affairs of countries. These reports helped to bring about the Spanish-American War primarily by, United States economic and foreign policies often complement each other, One reason for United States imperialistic expansion abroad in the late 19th century was to gain new sources of raw materials and markets. Republican President William McKinley, who assumed office in March 1897, likewise sought a diplomatic solution in which Spain would grant substantial autonomy to Cuba. How were events Following a January riot 0 Degrees Ascendant, /Prev 51130 The introduction is written by Major-General Joseph Wheeler, who served in both the Spanish-American War and . Many Americans saw this development as a The obvious inference was that Spain was responsible. %PDF-1.4 ABC-Clio. document makes about the sinking of the Maine. Examine the introduction to Our Islands in Their People, written by Major-General Joseph Wheeler. The explosion in Havana harbor that sank the Maine helped precipitate the Spanish-American War. :MR[)/^$>[F> wS(`7tD!my"^BPz:Btg3%s=[TEP hh@;+H/FR{Jovgy\ &?Sqrq1,(^DaFD { KF/b28!DE}e%\o3n5+H_c\T^8 :Dat>X$:;xx2K'c_8bgil&LN{_Y2Cd{{1.p+/mNp#px6I4sF.A Lp$;*l@7%fBHVI*)9{uu\S FVkX9n:e|+yVXszqUTX_@4&>WUd+^:)\(v++hwFn@w:V M@^lif>2%ZphnDjf6`fyz8!fKa d7oPXzEV^FLID\Mhg0cvKphVo{-s(eB~!p?Gw\UBx;J4*8pv.#7/i C4_MoWDnfqfzSt7j5IVni1 e.:fI{tGb6. The European conquest of Latin America beginning in the late 15th century, was initially executed by male soldiers and sailors from the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal). Below are the requirements for each of the roles. The Spanish-American War signaled the emergence of the US as a great power onto the world stage of international relations and diplomacy. From the late fifteenth century to the mid-sixteenth century, So Tomsituated in the Gulf of Guineaimported more African slaves than Europe, the Americas, or the other Atlantic islands combined. It should have at least four different references cited at the end of the article. A collection of primary sources from American history. What clues can you gather about the time, place, players, and culture? The Encyclopedia of the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars [3 Volumes], History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War, Letters of a Volunteer in the Spanish-American War, The Maine An Account of her Destruction in Havana Harbor by Charles D. Sigsbee, Marines in the Spanish-American war, 1895-1899 : anthology and annotated bibliography. The Spanish-American War, while dominating the media, also fueled the United States first media wars in the era of yellow journalism. Locate and bookmark suggested materials and links from EDSITEment reviewed websites used in this lesson. Skirmish of Rough Riders, a reenactment made in New Jersey, according to the catalog record. /E 37837 He was decidedly in the anti-interventionist camp. In this interactive lesson from WGBH, students develop a written argument in response to the question "Was the U.S. justified in going to war with Spain in 1898?" "The White Man's Burden" According to Kipling. Luke V. McCabe by Luke V. McCabe, Smoked Yankees; and the Struggle for Empire, Theodore Roosevelt: the Rough Riders, an Autobiography, Theodore Roosevelt; Louis Auchincloss (Editor), A treaty of peace between the United States and Spain by United States, Two Rough riders; letters from F. Allen McCurdy and J. Kirk McCurdy, War correspondence (Hispano-American war) letters from Dr. Nicholas Senn, https://libguides.fau.edu/primary-sources-america, Primary Sources: America (U.S.A.) History, The Spanish-American War. Covers the Spanish - American War and World War I. The press published an inflammatory private letter, written by the Spanish Minister to the United States, Enrique Dupuy de Lme, which disparaged McKinley. These yellow journalists especially two competing New York newspapers (William Randolph Hearsts Journal and Joseph Pulitzers World) sensationalized the atrocities of Butcher Weyler and urged American intervention. % Many photographs of the Spanish American war have been published. More recent events in Vietnam, Somalia, and Yugoslavia bear striking parallels to those of 1898. Hostilities were halted on August 12, 1898. June; a key battle took place on July 1. 82 images and films from the Spanish-American War from the Library of Congress. Teddy Roosevelt charging up the San Juan Heights, the Rough Riders and the sinking of the battleship, the U.S.S. A selection of books/e-books available in Trible Library. In a United States history textbook, one chapter discusses the Maine, yellow journalism, Admiral Dewey, and Cuba. Brown, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1910-1993.; Spanish-American War Collection. NCSS.D2.His.1.9-12. /Font << /F11 16 0 R /F15 20 0 R /F19 24 0 R >> On April 11, 1898, two months after the battleship U.S.S. once held that biased coverage of the war, often The following websites provide collections of related primary sources which students can utilize in their research paper in History 1483. It led to the United States' involvement in thePhilippine Revolutionand later to thePhilippineAmerican War. Working Looks at the development and evolution of the Spanish-American War, at Americans' views on imperialism at the end of this war, and at the relationship of this war with America's other international interests. PDF. Question 1. What can students infer from this cartoon about In an outline of major developments in United States foreign policy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which entry would be the main topic? Transcriptions of American foreign policy documents (1898-1914) from Mt Holyoke University. the sinking in different documents. The two cavalry regiments, the 9th and 10th, were retained. /Length 6444 This statement shows that, The Spanish-American War brought about a major change in United States foreign policy in that the United States, In a United States history textbook, one chapter discusses the Maine, yellow journalism, Admiral Dewey, and Cuba. and fair use guidelines. The magazine from the WebQuest should be graded as a formal assessment. What actions did the Catholic Church take during the Counter-Reformation? To help your students analyze these primary sources, get a graphic organizer The Cuban Rebellion against Spain . 0. One scholar has concluded concerning the American occupation that "In the fifteen years that followed the defeat of the Spanish in Manila Bay in 1898, more Filipinos were killed by U.S. forces than by the Spanish in 300 years of colonization. President Grover Cleveland, a Democrat, was in office when the insurrection first broke out. in Havana, President William McKinley sent the These films were made by the Edison Manufacturing Company and the American Mutoscope & Biograph Company and consist of actualities filmed in the U.S., Cuba, and the Philippines, showing troops, ships, notable figures, and parades, as well as reenactments of battles and other war-time events. The conflict had complex beginnings. The SpanishAmerican War was fought with these larger goals in mind. the war as an opportunity to sell newspapers. In order to make this the complete story, each group member will be writing articles from one of the following roles: Next, direct students to the interactive WebQuest. /Linearized 1 Explain points of agreement and disagreement experts have about interpretations and applications of disciplinary concepts and ideas associated with a compelling question. An agreement was negotiated between the United Historians a. But McKinley and his advisers decided that the war would be won primarily at sea. >> island, attempting to seize power from Spain. >> Covers the Spanish - American War and World War I. The Special Presentation presents the motion pictures in chronological order together with brief essays that provide a historical context for their filming." McKinley also explored the possibility of purchasing the island from Spain. ", "This presentation provides resources and documents about the Spanish-American War, the period before the war, and some of the fascinating people who participated in the fighting or commented about it. Alternatively, excerpted versions of these documents are available as part of the downloadable PDF. Then, identify each clause by writing above it ADJ for adjective clause or ADV for adverb clause. involving the Maine covered in the media? In May, U.S. troops landed in Puerto Rico, where NCSS.D2.His.12.9-12. The United For additional reenactments, search The Spanish-American /Resources << Manila Bay. the Spanish-American War. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text] Remind students that it is to look like a real magazine. The United States declared war against Mexico on May 13, 1846. 0000001262 00000 n Spanish-American War, (1898), conflict between the United States and Spain that ended Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and resulted in U.S. acquisition of territories in the The name of that territory is. How do his arguments differ from those of President Cleveland? Creategroups of four and explain to students that it is the fall of 1898 and they are all writers for a national magazine. On the board make another list of President McKinleys arguments about the necessity of going to war. The President insisted on Spanish acceptance of U.S. arbitration. They publish secondary sources - often scholarly articles or books - that explain their interpretation. On April 19, Congress passed the Teller Amendment, which said that the United States would not Review the directions and activity with the students, paying particular attention to the requirements of the project, which vary depending on the role assigned. causes, the role of journalism before and during the war, Theodore Roosevelts participation in the war, and The Primary source documents from the Library of Congress covering the Dust Bowl Migration and the New Deal. Trace the causes and debates that led to the Spanish-American War, including "yellow journalism" press coverage, President McKinley's declaration of war, and sentiments about imperialism. McCurdy with an introduction by Joseph Tyler Butt. The primary ally for the American colonies was France. Click the title for location and availability information. Its Ask students to find information about Theodore Roosevelt in the primary source set and describe Roosevelt. How is he presented in each primary source? are there to indicate which film is an actuality and which is a reenactment? An all-in-one learning object repository and curriculum management platform that combines Lesson Planets library of educator-reviews to open educational resources with district materials and district-licensed publisher content. 30 seconds. Spanish-American War, (1898), conflict between the United States and Spain that ended Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and resulted in U.S. acquisition of territories in the western Pacific and Latin America. With its victory in the SpanishAmerican War the United States claimed status as a global political-military power. Some sense of their importance can be gleaned from this account by N. G. Gonzales, the American editor of a pro-Cuban newspaper. Why is it important to be able to What clues About this quiz: All the questions on this pon1024. Please note, the library is not responsible for the content on these sources and it is the student's responsibility to properly cite from the proper location. Photographic History of the Spanish American War, p. 36. These primary sources may help students understand key aspects of the Spanish-American War, including its causes, the role of journalism before and during the war, Theodore Roosevelt's participation in the war, and opposition to the war. It it titled "Bugle Echoes, 1898" and depicts the Phillippine expeditions preparing for the war. Download the Text Document for this lesson, (available here as a PDF Document). of the New York Journalviewed public interest in c. mar The war originated in the Cuban struggle for independence from Spain, which began in February 1895. Yellow journalismexaggerated the atrocities to further increase public fervor and to sell more newspapers and magazines. /CropBox [0 0 612 792] Luke V. McCabe by Luke V. 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Kirk McCurdy, War correspondence (Hispano-American war) Letters from Dr. Nicholas Senn, Spanish-American War - Academic Video Online Database, "A Perfect Hailstorm of Bullets: A Black Sergeant Remembers the Battle of San Juan Hill in 1899, "Shameful Treachery": Hearsts Journal Blames Spain, "Suspended Judgment": A Times Editorial on the Maine Tragedy, American Imperialism: The Spanish American War, George Percival Scriven: An American in Bohol, the Philippines, 1899-1901, Guide to the Spanish American War (Library of Congress), Library of Congress: Images: Spanish-American War, Major Events of the Spanish-American War (Topics in Chronicling America) (Library of Congress), Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, with the annual message of the president transmitted to Congress December 5, 1898, Puerto Rico at the Dawn of the Modern Age: Nineteenth- and Early-Twentieth-Century Perspectives, Report of the Commission Appointed by the President to Investigate the Conduct of the War Department in the War with Spain (1900), v. 1, Report of the Commission Appointed by the President to Investigate the Conduct of the War Department in the War with Spain (1900), v. 2, Report of the Commission Appointed by the President to Investigate the Conduct of the War Department in the War with Spain (1900), v. 3, Report of the Commission Appointed by the President to Investigate the Conduct of the War Department in the War with Spain (1900), v. 4, Report of the Commission Appointed by the President to Investigate the Conduct of the War Department in the War with Spain (1900), v. 5, Report of the Commission Appointed by the President to Investigate the Conduct of the War Department in the War with Spain (1900), v. 6, Report of the Commission Appointed by the President to Investigate the Conduct of the War Department in the War with Spain (1900), v. 7, Report of the Commission Appointed by the President to Investigate the Conduct of the War Department in the War with Spain (1900), v. 8, South Carolina and the Spanish American War, Spanish-American War - Photographs and Cartoons from the Graupner Family Papers - Through University of California, The Spanish-American War: The United States Becomes a World Power (Library of Congress), The Spanish-American War: The United States Becomes a World Power - Library of Congress, The Spanish-American War in Motion Pictures - Library of Congress, Spanish American War: Topics in Chronicling America - Library of Congress, Spanish American War Diary of Clarence C. Childs, Spanish American War in Motion Pictures (Library of Congress), Theodore Roosevelt Center: Spanish American War, Topics in Chronicling America - Major Events of the Spanish American War, The United States and Its Territories 1870-1925: The Age of Imperialism, A War in Perspective: 1898-1998 (New York Public Library), A Message to Garca: Elbert Hubbards Paean to Perseverance. Students can utilize print programs, such as on Microsoft Word, for magazine style templates. On February 15, 1898, the battleship Maine exploded while on a courtesy visit to Havana harbor. endobj The U.S.-Mexican War (1846-1848): CAUSES, TIMELINE, AND FACTS. Short films showed such scenes as servicemen (561) 297-6911, Call Number: Boca Raton General Collection E717 .B7, Call Number: Boca Raton General Collection E715 .R75 2000, Call Number: Reference (Non-circulating) E715 .E53 2009 Holdings: v.1-v.3, with official photographs by United States naval photographer, E. H. Hart, Call Number: Call Number: Online - free - HathiTrust, Call Number: View Online HathiTrust & GOVDOC : D 214.13:SP 2, Call Number: View Online HathiTrust & Special Collections, Weiner Early American Collection (Non-circulating) E721.6 .L55 1898, Call Number: Jupiter General Collection E725.5.N3 S55 1987. Information about Cuba, Guam, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Spain, and the United States is provided in chronologies, bibliographies, and a variety of pictorial and textual material from bilingual sources, supplemented by an overview essay about the war and the period." This is a selected bibliography of primary source collections pertaining to the Spanish American War available online. identify when a film is a re-creation of a scene? SURVEY. In 1895, the Cuban There had been war scares before, as in theVirginiusAffairin 1873. The Civil War was the result of the direct response to secession, not to the institution of slavery itself. This quotation illustrates the, Eric Hinderaker, James A. Henretta, Rebecca Edwards, Robert O. Self, By the People: A History of the United States, AP Edition, CompTIA A+ 220-1001: Lesson 3 Identifying OS. A recognized war hero, Theodore Roosevelt instantly Hostilities were halted on August 12, 1898. Examine the causes of the Spanish-American War and evaluate the effects of the war on domestic and foreignpolicy. What they may not remember is that this was the war that steered the United States to center stage as a world power. During a major popular insurrection against Spanish rule (the Ten Years War, 186878), the American public generally sympathized with the rebels, but the U.S. government chose not to intervene directly. Purpose. At the time of the wars outbreak, film was a new Log in. List the four major reasons for the Spanish American War? power. leaders of U.S. forces in this battle was Lieutenant To help your students analyze these primary sources, get a graphic organizer and guides. Henry W. Grady, a newspaper editor in Atlanta, Georgia, coined the phrase the "New South in 1874. Study now. Hubbards mythmaking distorted the story of the war by erasing the contribution of the Cubans from the history of their own war for independence. << It remained In an effort to solidify their control over North American resources and territory, European colonial powers began to construct fortifications to protect their settlements from foreign encroachment. McKinley did not fully embrace the Roosevelt-Mahan strategic view, but he did believe that the United States must assume a leading role in global affairs and preserve opportunities for American commerce. NCSS.D1.2.9-12. ? Educators earn digital badges that certify knowledge, skill, and experience. Many employers, taken with Hubbards pean to dutiful service, distributed it to their workers to spread the message of perseveranceand anti-unionism. Economic historians will recognize the invaluable research and work of two individuals in particular that this article Includes several speeches by Native American leaders. Connection to Literacy Standards for Social Studies (reading C. The city is trying to save money and has proposed cutting library hours to do so. Puerto Rico, its possessions in the West Indies, and In this activity, students will use an interactive WebQuest in which they create a magazine about the Spanish-American War. This chapter most likely concerns. 777 Glades Road Brown, Charles H. (Charles Henry), 1910-1993.; Spanish-American War Collection. Col. Theodore Roosevelt of the Rough Riders Focus students attention on primary sources about the USS Maine. The Mexican -American War (or Mexican War) lasted a little over a year and a half (from 1846 to 1848) and ended with the capture of Mexico City by US forces and the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo. The humanitarian disaster in Cuba caught the attention of the popular press in the United States. Examine U.S. involvement in Latin America, as preacher and jingoist. Spanish influence in the Western Hemisphere declined., U.S. influence in the Eastern Hemisphere increased. /MediaBox [0 0 612 792] He became Send forth the best ye breed--. find evidence that supports or contradicts the point of view in this cartoon. << Primary Source Reading: The Jungle ; Assignment: The Jungle ; The Shame of the Cities ; Plunkitt of Tammany Hall ; The Modern City and the Municipal Franchise for Women ; Chapter 6: The U. S. and the World: American Imperialism Toggle Dropdown. Describe how the Spanish-American War, war in the Philippines, and territorial expansion led to the debate over American imperialism. Suggested terms to look for include - diary, diaries, letters, papers, documents, documentary or correspondence. of the New York World and William Randolph Hearst the role of newspapers in the war? I; Vol. On this date in 1898, American troops fighting in the Spanish-American War raised the United States flag in Puerto Rico formalizing U.S. control of this former Spanish colony. Hostilities began in the aftermath of the internal explosion of the USSMaineinHavana HarborinCuba, leading to United States intervention in theCuban War of Independence. 0000025375 00000 n stream /Filter [/FlateDecode ] ", "Presents the text of a letter from the United States to the Spanish government written in 1897 regarding the war in Cuba. 0000031664 00000 n was signed on December 10. 12 0 obj >> and labor leader Samuel Gompers. Emerging Global Involvement. Does it deserve the title A Splendid Little War?. For example, iron awls made the creation of shell beads among the native people of the Eastern Woodlands much easier, and the result was an astonishing increase in the production of wampum, shell beads used in ceremonies and as jewelry and currency.Native peoples had always placed goods in the graves SURVEY. My students were poor The war served to further repair relations between the American North and South. MrTaylorCaseHS. endobj By August 2, The Spanish The Spanish-American War and its aftermath delayed Philippine independence until after World War II, but established a relationship that fostered a substantial Filipino . The Library of Congress offers classroom materials and professional development to help teachers effectively use primary sources from the Library's vast digital collections in their teaching. By the ck10144. It is a central document in US history, as well as in Mexican history. The Spanish diplomat's letter, which criticized President William McKinley, was leaked to the American press and ultimately fueled popular cries for intervention in Cuba against Spain. 15 0 obj When you write a historical research paper, you are creating a secondary source based on your own analysis of primary source material. Inform the group members that they will combine their individual contributions to create one complete magazine. Analyze complex and interacting factors that influenced the perspectives of people during different historical eras. With its victory in the Spanish-American War the United States claimed status as a global power and, in a relative absence of mind, it acquired something of an overseas empire. The introduction is written by Major-General Joseph Wheeler, who served in both the Spanish-American War and the The Spanish-American War of 1898 ended Spains colonial empire in the Western Hemisphere and secured the position of the United States as a Pacific Go bind your sons to exile. Ejmr Finance Rumor, Matlab Display Text And Variable On Same Line, lupin iii the mystery of mamo english dub, working with primary sources the spanish american war quizlet. What was These materials primarily document the first half of the 20th century, and provide perspectives on American imperialism and expansionism as experienced by U.S. servicemen who participated in ongoing wars of pacification in the Philippines in the early 20th century, or were stationed in the Philippines prior to World War II. /Type /Page EDSITEment is a project of theNational Endowment for the Humanities, The Learning Page at the American Memory Project, National Archives, Teaching with Documents, Page of International Politics, Mt. The Latin American region witnessed various revolutions in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Analyze change and continuity in historical eras. Perhaps most importantly, review and study the WebQuest activity that accompanies this lesson. Douglass, in his old age, still bravely stood for the ideals of his early manhood,ultimate assimilation through self-assertion, and on no other terms. Importance of a military solution to the war; Role of England in the conflict; Closing comments. The Spanish-American War is examined and the acquisition of new territories by the United States. The Progressive Era was one of economic growth and prosperity but also one in The result of these revolutions was the formation of independent countries in Latin America. and to explain how it is conveyed in the cartoon. Expert Answers. To understand more about the Spanish-American War and the film, "Crucible of Empire", this site offers a timeline of the major events before, during, and after the war; original 1890s sheet music . A report of this work, Characterization of the Reconstructed 1918 Spanish Influenza Pandemic Virus, was published in the October 7, 2005, issue of Science. Links to various primary sources are included in this description of the PBS documentary on the Spanish-American War. This lesson a. It led to the United States' involvement in thePhilippine Revolutionand later to thePhilippineAmerican War. Isolationism refers to America's longstanding reluctance to become involved in European alliances and wars. The U.S. Army, which invaded Cuba in early June, was far from ready to fight; its weaknesses became painfully clear over the next few months despite successes such as the famous charge of Roosevelts Rough Riders. << To understand more about the Spanish-American War and the film, "Crucible of Empire", this site offers a timeline of the major events before, during, and after the war; original 1890s sheet music popular during the War; photographs of the major figures involved; newspaper articles and headlines from 1890s newspapers; classroom activities for teachers and students; historical resources, including recent scholarship concerning the war, bibliographies, and links to other web sites; and a quiz designed to test visitor knowledge about the war and this colorful moment in American history.