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1 The Spanish-American War

2 Causes of the Spanish American War
Answer the following questions using pages in your American History textbook Why did some Americans support the Spanish when the Cubans rebelled? Why did some Americans support the Cubans in their rebellion against the Spanish? What is yellow journalism? What role did William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer play in starting the Spanish-American War? What role did the U.S.S. Maine play in starting the Spanish-American War?

3 Political Cartoons A political cartoon uses images, text, and humor to talk about a serious political issue

4 Political Cartoons A political cartoon uses images, text, and humor to talk about a serious political issue You will make a political cartoon encouraging Americans to support Cuban independence and war with the Spanish as though you worked for one of Hearst’s or Pulitzer’s newspapers Your cartoon must contain both images and text Be prepared to discuss and explain your cartoon

5 Consequences of the Spanish-American War
The Treaty of Paris Ended the war Spain gave Cuba its independence Spain gave the US the islands of Guam and Puerto Rico Spain sold the Philippines to the US for $20 million America gains an empire The US directly controlled Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines Cuba becomes a protectorate of the US Protectorate: A country whose affairs are partially controlled by a stronger power

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