U10L2: The Spanish-American War
The list the Anti-Imperialist League made for their opposition
1. Empire building went against the principles of democracy and freedom upon which the U.S. was founded. 2. Expansion would introduce competition with foreign workers. 3. Assimilation of citizens from other countries would hurt the country. 4. The U.S. should only fight wars to defend itself, not to acquire new territories.
Why did Spain lose control of Puerto Rico as well?
After losing the naval Battle of Santiago de Cuba, Spain did not have any ships left to support its forces in Puerto Rico. As a result, Spanish forces in Puerto Rico were unable to resist the invading U.S. forces.
Why is it important to understand basic map skills?
Basic map skills are vital to helping you understand all of the elements on a map. Using these skills to read a map will tell you what you want to know, and help you get where you want to go.
Which of these best explains the stance of the Anti-Imperialist League?
Expansionism was antidemocratic and anticompetitive.
What details does he use to describe the events?
He uses details such as "fighting and marching" and "jungles and rivers" to paint a picture of the actions and settings. He uses adjectives such as "varied," "rapid," and "unrelenting brutality" to describe his experiences. These details help the reader to understand the reporter's feelings about the war.
What is John Bass's point of view regarding the war in the Philippines?
John Bass is writing from the point of view of a reporter observing the actions of the soldiers. He has seen so much fighting over the course of a week that he feels overwhelmed and as if he is in a dream-like state.
What methods did journalists use to garner support for Cuban independence?
Journalists used bold headlines, anti-Spanish rhetoric, and embellished interpretations of events.
How did gaining control of the Philippines further Alfred Thayer Mahan's vision?
Mahan's vision was to establish a network of bases to support the expanding navy. The Philippines are in a strategically ideal location to resupply naval ships.
Select the phrase from the headline that best represents yellow journalism. These Saw the Tragedy; Cabinet in Session; Maine Destroyed by an Outside Attack; 253 Known to Be Lost
Maine Destroyed by an Outside Attack
What is the difference between a physical map and a political map?
Physical maps show land structures such as mountains, rivers, forests, lakes, and oceans. Political maps show borders between states, countries, and continents. Some physical maps include political boundaries.
What groups were involved in the success of the Battle of San Juan Hill?
Several African American regiments helped liberate Cuba from Spain. They supported the Rough Riders in the Battle of San Juan Hill.
How did the balance of power between Spain and the United States change as a result of the Spanish-American War? Select the two correct answers.
Spanish influence in the Western Hemisphere declined. U.S. influence in the Eastern Hemisphere increased.
Who were the Rough Riders?
The Rough Riders was a volunteer cavalry regiment led by Theodore Roosevelt. The Rough Riders' victories in the war established Roosevelt as a war hero.
Use the excerpt from an article reporting on the Treaty of Paris published December 15, 1898 in the Goldsboro Weekly Argus to answer the question. The action of the Spanish Commissioners in obedience to instructions from their government, may be accepted as a final acquiescence on the part of Spain to all the terms and conditions agreed upon and the Senate of the United States should confirm the treaty promptly after it shall have been submitted by the President. It will be opposed by some of our ablest and most respected Senators, as has been the case in every movement of our government for territorial expansion, but it is impossible at this time for the Senate to halt the inevitable, and the more speedily the Senate shall give its confirmation of the treaty the more will the nation respect and sustain the action of that body.
The Senate should confirm the treaty as soon as possible.
Where did the term "yellow journalism" come from?
The term came from a fight over a popular comic called The Yellow Kid that helped increase newspaper sales.
Why did newspapers publish sensational headlines and stories without having all of the facts?
They published sensational headlines and stories without all of the facts because the priority was to sell as many newspapers as possible rather than to follow journalistic ethics.
What did yellow journalism show about the power of the press?
Yellow journalism showed that the press had the power to influence public opinion.
What kinds of patterns can you find on maps?
You can find elevation patterns on physical maps and population patterns clustered around cities on cultural maps.
Anti-Imperialist League
a group that opposed the treaty and the creation of an American colonial empire
Platt Amendment
an amendment to the 1901 Cuban Constitution that allowed the United States to intervene in Cuban affairs if threats to a stable government emerged
Admiral George Dewey
led the U.S. Navy to victory, sinking all of the Spanish ships with few American losses
yellow journalism
news reporting, often biased or untrue, that relies on sensational stories and headlines
Which of the following sparked the beginning of the Spanish-American War?
the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine
annex
to add a territory to an existing state or country