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Warm Up 10/9/13Read p. 256-257 in History Alive, section titled
“Alfred T. Mahan: The U.S. Must Become a Great Sea Power”. Answer the following questions Who was Alfred T. Mahan? What did he think was the key to greatness? What 3 things did Mahan want? (paraphrase
these!)
White Man’s Burden
Highlight/underline some stanzas or versus you think really show what the burden means.
Write MAIN IDEA next to stanza
According to Kipling, in your own words, what is the white man’s burden?
White Mans burdenhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS__4F8QSNU
Search for Missing Bride Continues.
Bride Missing! Groom’s Family Blame History of Mental Illness.
Headlines
Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine, Havana Harbor, February 15,
1898
CubaColonized by Spain
Cuba = rebels. Fighting for independence! Spain was thought to be brutal
Sugar, Sugar, Sugar! (again) **Business for America
U.S. abolished tariff on Cuban sugar in 1884. Production skyrockets!
In 1894, tariff brought back. Cuban’s
War for Independence
Jose Marti Journalist/poet, launched
a revolution. 1895. Used active guerrilla
campaign.
American opinion split Support Spain to protect
investments. Enthusiastic about rebel
cause.
Cuba Libre!
Yellow Journalism
Reporting that exaggerates the news to lure new readers.
Legit reports of Cuban suffering/sensationalized stories.
American sympathy for Cubans deepens.
McKinley sends U.S.S. Maine
Sends Maine to Cuba to protect American lives and property.
February 15th, 1898 U.S.S. Maine explodes. Sinks. Around 260 out of 350
American officers and crew died
So…
Who Sunk the Maine?
Awake United States!This song was rushed into print between the sinking of the Maine on February 16, 1898 and the declaration of war on April 25, 1898.
Eagle soar on high, and sound the battle cry!
How proudly sailed the warship Maine,
a Nation’s pride, without a stain!
A wreck she lies, her sailors slain.
By two-faced butchers, paid by Spain!
Eagle soar on high,
And sound the battle cry
Wave the starry flag!
In mud it shall not drag!
1. Read through Journal document and Times document and fill out “Guiding Questions”.
2. With a partner, answer/discuss the questions that follow.
3. Discuss with class
No warm up today. Take out homework and
note guide from last time!
Get ready to discuss The Maine and Spanish
American War!
War breaks out!“Remember the
Maine”
U.S. public ready for a war!
http://www.history.com/videos/roosevelt-fights-in-spanish-american-war#roosevelt-fights-in-spanish-american-war
And so we have…. Spanish American War!!
The Philippines Roosevelt ordered Pacific
fleet to to sail there in case of war
George Dewey Sails to Manila Bay and
destroys Spanish fleet.His victory leads to
more troops in the PhilippinesTroops joined to help
Filipino rebels fight
Spanish troops surrender to Americans (not Filipinos)
Invasion of Cuba
U.S. Navy strong! Army small and not so strong.
Not enough guns to go around
Troops outfitted with woolen uniforms (wool in Cuba?)
Officers (Civil War vets) just reminisced
Rough Riders
Volunteer cavalry Led by Roosevelt
San Juan Hill Victory for U.S.! Credit to Roosevelt and
his Rough Riders
Treaty of Paris - 1898*****Asks for…..
1. Cuba to become independent
2. Spain to give Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States
3. U.S. would pay Spain $20 million for the annexation of the Philippine Islands
To Annex or not to Annex? Great debate among U.S. citizens
on what to do.
What IS Annexation? Incorporation of some territory into
another entity (usually smaller region into a bigger region)
Ticket out the door!
Answer the following writing prompt (1-2 paragraphs)
Which account on the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine is more believable? Why?
Does the difference in accounts matter? Why or why not.
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