1. The Spanish-American War
US History Chapter 10 Section 2, p

2. Essential Question:
Which individuals and events moved the United States into the role of a world power?

3. Read pages 346 and 347
EQ: Which individuals and events moved the United States into the role of a world power?
Why did some Americans have a strong economic interest in Cuba?
Why did some Americans support Spanish control of Cuba, while others sympathized with the rebels?
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Why did Jose Marti encourage Cuban rebels to destroy sugar mills and plantations?
How did the Spanish react to the uprising in Cuba?
What factors helped to arouse American feelings of animosity toward Spain?

4. Read page 348
EQ: Which individuals and events moved the United States into the role of a world power?
Where was the Spanish-American War fought?
What were the consequences of the war for Spain and the United States?
Why did the Treaty of Paris cause such debate among Americans?
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5. Read page 349
EQ: Which individuals and events moved the United States into the role of a world power?
How did the Spanish try to avoid war with the United States?
Where does Cuba lie in relation to the United States? Use the map on page 349 if necessary.
Look at the location of the Philippines on the map. How does this map help explain why Spain was surprised by the American attack in the Philippines?
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6. Read pages 350 and 351
EQ: Which individuals and events moved the United States into the role of a world power?
What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris?
What are some of the reasons that Tampa played a major role in the Spanish-American War?
When did the Senate approve the Treaty of Paris?
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