Define the term sensationalism? Define the term sensationalism?
How can sensationalism trigger public reaction? A war? How can
sensationalism trigger public reaction? A war? What country had
sovereignty over Cuba in the nineteenth century? What country had
sovereignty over Cuba in the nineteenth century?
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Today, I will learn... Students will examine the causes,
events, and outcomes of the Spanish-American War. I will learn it
by... Student will actively listen and write notes using Cornell
Strategies. I have learned it when I can... Students will construct
a graphic organizer that summarizes the causes, events, and
outcomes of the Spanish-American War. CORNELL NOTES: THREE
QUESTIONS
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Why is the Spanish-American War considered a turning point in
American history? Why is the Spanish-American War considered a
turning point in American history?
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Between 1868 and 1898, a series of revolted by Cubans against
Spanish rule. Latest uprising began by Cuban exile, Jos mart
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New Spanish Governor, General Weyler New Spanish Governor,
General Weyler established concentration camps established
concentration camps 200,000 Cubans died of starvation or disease
200,000 Cubans died of starvation or disease nickname El Carnicero
(The Butcher). nickname El Carnicero (The Butcher).
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Rival newspapers exaggerated brutality of Spanish treatment of
Cubans. Rival newspapers exaggerated brutality of Spanish treatment
of Cubans. New York Journal by William Randolph Hearst New York
Journal by William Randolph Hearst New York World by Joseph
Pulitzer New York World by Joseph Pulitzer Sensationalized stories
became known as yellow journalism. Sensationalized stories became
known as yellow journalism.
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William Randolph HEARST Joseph PULITZER
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Spanish Ambassador wrote letter describe Pres. McKinley as
weak. Spanish Ambassador wrote letter describe Pres. McKinley as
weak. Cuban agents intercepted letter; delivered New York Journal.
Cuban agents intercepted letter; delivered New York Journal.
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Pres. McKinley sent battleship to Havana harbor to protect
American lives and property. Pres. McKinley sent battleship to
Havana harbor to protect American lives and property.
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12 ALL THAT WAS NEEDED TO START A WAR WAS A SPARK AND THIS CAME
ON FEBRUARY 15TH, 1898, IN HAVANA HARBOR. USS MAINE IN HAVANA, CUBA
HARBOR
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Ship exploded February 15, 1898. Ship exploded February 15,
1898. Killed 260 officers and crew. Killed 260 officers and crew.
Cause unknown; newspapers blamed Spain. Cause unknown; newspapers
blamed Spain.
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Yellow journalists were quick to blame the Spanish
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WHAT DOES THIS CARTOON SUGGEST IS THE SITUATION FOR THE
CUBANS?
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Americas Interest in Cuba Cuban sugar exported to U.S.
Americans owned $50 million in Cuban property.
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The Philippines Spanish colony for 300 years; numerous
rebellions May 1, 1898, U.S. Commodore George Dewey defeats the
Spanish fleet at Manila Bay in the Philippines.
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20 US DESTROYS THE SPANISH FLEET AT MANILA BAY
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Voluntary cavalry unit comprised of former cowboys, miners, law
officer, Ivy League athletes, and American Indians. Voluntary
cavalry unit comprised of former cowboys, miners, law officer, Ivy
League athletes, and American Indians. Created and led by Theodore
Roosevelt, former Secretary of the Navy. Created and led by
Theodore Roosevelt, former Secretary of the Navy.
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THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND THE ROUGH RIDERS IN CUBA July 1, after
seizing Kettle Hill outside Santiago, assists the army in capturing
San Juan Hill.
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BATTLE SCENE WITH TEDDY ROOSEVELT ON THE HORSE
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In the Treaty of Paris, Spain agree to: Cede Guam and Puerto
Rico to the U.S. Sell the Philippines to the U.S. for $20
million
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Cubans gained independence from Spain However, forced to adopt
the Platt Amendment, which gave the U.S. the right to intervene to
protect Cubas independence.