Remember the MainePrimary Source Readings

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ANY JournalWilliam Randolph Hearst

February 17, 1898

Newspaper account, claims the Maine was bombed by enemy. Offers $50,000 reward for conviction of those responsible. Roosevelt said it was not accident. Torpedo was used. Set off at night.

Source Date Document Analysis

BNY Times

February 16, 1898

Secretary Long of Navy-not going to say it was the enemy. Magazine exploded, not sure how. Capt. Sigsbee not yet reported. Fires in coal bin common.

CAwake by M.E. Lamb

1898 Spain butchers sunk ship, we want revenge.

DMcKinley State of Union Address

April 11, 1898

1. End the bloodshed2. Protect Americans in Cuba.3. Injury to our commerce, trade, and

business.4. Menace to our peace.5. Maine evidence of state of things in

Cuba.

EReconcen-tration Camps; telegram Fitzhugh Lee

November 27, 1897

Cubans put into camps for their own protection but facing horrible conditions. 77% casualty rates.

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FPrepared to Move by Fitzhugh Lee

December 3, 1897

Send ships to protect our interestPrepare coaling stations for war

GMonroe Doctrine

1823 Address to CongressAmericas do not want European interferenceWe will protect our friends, free and independent

HMiss Cuba cartoon

1901, Chicago Record Herald

Miss Columbia(U.S.) suggests to Miss Cuba that they should become a U.S. state. Advantages to both U.S. and Cuba.

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IMarch of the FlagAlbert Beveridge campaign speech

September 16, 1898

Should colonize Cuba, chosen by God, Cuba cannot govern themselves, good for commerce, others do it, bring liberty and civility.