The Spanish-American War and The Growth of Imperialism

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The Spanish-American War and The Growth of
Imperialism
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U.S. Expansionism in the 1800s

• What does this map show?
• During what time period were these land
  acquisitions made?
• How did the United States acquire this land?
• Why?
• If the United States wanted to further expand in
  1900, where might it have sought new territory?

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Revolution in Cuba

• What do you see here?
• Where is this scene taking place?
• What were the men being executed accused of?

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The maine Incident

• What was happening here?
• Who do you think owns this ship?
• Where did this take place?
• What do you think this ship was doing in Cuba?
• Why do you think this ship was destroyed?
• By whom?

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Yellow Journalism Pushes the United States Toward
War

• What do you see here?
• According to the headline, what caused the Maine
  explosion?
• Who is being blamed for it?
• If you saw this newspaper, how would you feel
  toward Spain?

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The Outbreak of War in the Philippines

• What do you see here?
• Who is at war?
• Why do you think they are fighting?
• Who appears to be winning?

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The War moved to Cuba

• What do you see here?
• Who are these men?
• Why are they carrying a flag?
• Who is the leader of the group?
• What do the mens expressions tell you about
  them?

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The United States defeats Spain

• What do you see here?
• What is happening?
• Who are the troops to the right?
• Who are the troops to the left?
• What difference do you notice among the U.S.
  soldiers?

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The United states Emerges as an Imperialist power

• What do you see here?
• Who is the man being fitted for a new suit?
• Who are the men entering the room?
• What do they have in their hands?
• What do they want?
• What is McKinleys response to the
  anti-imperialists?