1. Effects of the Spanish-American War
Aim: How did the Spanish American War affect US foreign policy?

2. Instructional Objectives/Homework
Evaluate the acquisition of a colonial empire by the US in terms of the founding principles of the US.
Evaluate the terms of the 1898 Treaty of Paris
Evaluate the decisions of the US to acquire the territories gained through the Spanish American War
Evaluate the arguments for and against imperialism

3. Mark Twain’s: Battle Hymn of the Republic
Define satire:
Read and discuss the meaning of the Hymn.
Why does Twain take an anti-imperialist position?
Why did anti-imperialists believe that the acquisition of a colonial empire violated American principles?

4. Imperialism With which side do you identify? Why?
For
Against
Do these arguments have a place in American foreign policy today? Explain.