1. Bellringer Use your notes and name two things that caused the Spanish American War What type of journalism sensationalizes stories (ex national inquirer)

2. Reading Questions Who was president when the US declared war on Spain Winning the war gave the US new territories in the _______ and ________ What places did the territories include. This war made America a __________________________

4. Map of the North and South America New York San Francisco

5. Question # 1 “Why did the United States foreign policy goals change in the late 1800’s.” Answer: The United States industrialized after the Civil War and needed new markets for its booming industries. The spirit of nationalism and the adventure of obtaining new lands also helped change the foreign policy goals of the U.S.A.

6. Question # 2 “What were some of the causes of the War of 1898—Spanish American War?” Desire for new markets and raw materials, concern that European imperial nations might expand into the Americas, settlement of Western land, a desire for new borders to cross, and a spirit of nationalism.

7. Question # 3 “What were some of the effects of the war on the U.S.A.?” Answer: Expansion of US territory in the Caribbean and the Pacific Increased foreign investment overseas, Rise of US as a world class power Construction of Panama Canal Greater involvement in Latin American affairs

8. The Spanish-American War & American Imperialism Standard 7-4.3

9. Feeling on Imperialism While Europeans were fighting to gain territory across the world, many people in The United States thought that imperialism was wrong –It took freedom away from other countries

10. After the Civil War Some Americans began to support Imperialism and the race for colonies

11. Reasons for a Change in Attitude 1.The U.S. was industrializing It needed a ready supply of raw materials from other countries 2.U.S. was interested in placing military bases across the globe Why would they want military bases around the world?????

12. Chart #1

13. New Territory The United States got many of its territories peacefully They were either— –Annexed (Attached or added to) –Purchased (bought)

14. The Spanish-American War Began –April 22, 1889 Ended –February 6, 1899 Lasted about 9 months Only about 4 months of fighting

15. What caused the war???? The United States got involved in the Cuban Independence movement from Spain

17. Reasons for involvement Cubans didn’t want to be under Spanish rule Some people in the U.S., including government officials supported the Cubans U.S. Newspapers printed articles about the Cuban Independence movement (Yellow Journalism) –It stirred up anger towards Spain over cruel treatment of Cubans

18. War—Yes or No? U.S. President William McKinley wanted to avoid war.

19. 2 Events That Changed This 1.The Spanish Ambassador wrote a negative letter about President William McKinley 2.The U.S. Battle Ship “Maine” was sunk while in the Cuban harbor. It had been sent there to protect Americans in Cuba“Maine” Around 260 Americans died No proof that the Spanish sunk the ship The U.S. was upset War broke out

20. International Power By the end of the war the United States had created a Colonial Empire in Latin America and in Eastern Asia

23. U.S. Colonies Most natives were treated fairly Had better economic, health, and educational conditions than in the European colonies The U.S. allowed self- government in most of its imperialistic nations

24. Chart # 3

27. Questions 1.List the causes of the Spanish-American War.

28. Questions 2. How did the result of the Spanish- American War make the Unites States an imperialist country?

29. Questions 3. Based on the chart, how did the United States use most of the territory it acquired during Imperialism?

30. Questions 1.List the causes of the Spanish-American War. Answer: American support of the Cuban Revelution Yellow journalism and the trouble it stirred up Spanish ambassadors disrespect to President McKinley USS Main Explosion

31. Questions 2. How did the result of the Spanish-American War make the Unites States an imperialist country? Answer: The United States was an international power at the end of the Spanish-American War. It created a colonial empire in Latin America and Eastern Asia. Most natives were treated fairly. Had better economic, health, and educational conditions than in the European colonies. The U.S. allowed self-government in most of its imperialistic nations

32. Questions 3. Based on the chart, how did the United States use most of the territory it acquired during Imperialism? Answer: Many of the colonies held by the United States are used for military purposes.

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