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Imperialism
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The Spanish American War
SOL Standard USII.5a
Reasons for the Spanish American War
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Protection of American Business
Vocabulary Quiz
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interests in Cuba
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American support of Cuban rebels to
gain independence from Spain
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Unit Test:
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Rising tensions between Spain and
the United States as a result of the
sinking of the USS Maine in Havana
Harbor
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Exaggerated news reports of events
(yellow journalism)
Unite Objective:
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Results of the Spanish American War
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The United States emerges as a
world power
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Cuba gained independence from
Spain
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The United States gained
possession of the Philippines,
Guam, and Puerto Rico
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Vocabulary Practice - Imperialism and the Spanish American War
1. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many powerful
countries, including the United States, took control of smaller,
weaker countries. This is called the Age of
________________________________.
2. The United States ___________________ Hawaii, and it
became part of the United States in 1898.
3.
Before the Civil War, the United States had a policy of
____________________________, which means they stayed out
of other countries’ problems and concentrated on themselves.
4. William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer were two
newspaper owners who used the writing technique called
______________________ ________________ to attract the
reader’s attention.
5. President Roosevelt made an addition to the Monroe Doctrine,
warning European countries to stay out of Latin America. This
addition was called the Roosevelt
______________________________.
6. President Roosevelt changed the United States'
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_________________ from isolationism to imperialism.
WORD
DEFINITION
Annex
Corollary
Imperialism
Foreign Policy
Isolationism
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Yellow Journalism
Imperialism and the Spanish American War Anticipation Guide
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The United States emerged (came out) as a world power after the
Spanish American War. (USII.5a)
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The U.S. supported Spain during the Spanish American War. (USII.5a)
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U.S. wanted their businesses protected in Cuba, which is one reason
why they became involved in the war. (USII.5a)
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F
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The U.S.S. Maine exploded and caused Cuba to declare war on
Spain. (USII.5a)
T
F
T
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Yellow journalism stories were printed in newspapers to help support
Cuba’s fight for independence. (USII.5a)
T
F
T
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At the end of the Spanish American War, Cuba became a territory of
the United States. (USII.5a)
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F
T
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The United States purchased Alaska from Russia. (USII.5a)
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The U.S. expanded their power to islands in the Pacific in the late
1800s. (USII.5a)
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The U.S. controlled Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines at the end
of the Spanish American War. (USII.5a)
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F
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Theodore Roosevelt fought in the Spanish American War prior
(before) to becoming president of the U.S. (USII.5b)
T
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The Monroe Doctrine told European countries to stay out of the
Eastern Hemisphere. (USII.5b)
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The Roosevelt Corollary stated that the U.S. would allow European
countries to interfere in the Western Hemisphere. (USII.5b)
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Theodore Roosevelt coined the phrase “Big Stick Diplomacy.” (USII.5b)
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The U.S. had a foreign policy that included helping Latin American
countries maintain their independence. (USII.5b)
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F
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The construction of the Panama Canal was started by Theodore
Roosevelt. (USII.5b)
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What I know
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What I thought
before the unit
Imperialism and the Spanish American War – Introduction
At the end of the Civil War, more and more Americans began moving west. These
people were putting the phrase “Manifest Destiny” into action. Once the U.S.
expanded from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, many Americans suggested
that the United States continue expanding by moving outside of the their border.
European countries were expanding their power by colonizing parts of Africa and Asia,
and many people in the United States did not want to be left out of this time period of
IMPERIALISM.
Pretend you are an influential person in the U.S. government. You are given the task
of creating a list of pros and cons about imperialism to share with the President of the
United States. Write your list below.
What do I know?
What questions do I have?
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What do I see?
CONS (bad)
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Practice: Reasons for the Spanish American War (CAUSES) and results of the Spanish American War (EFFECTS
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EFFECTS
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CAUSE
Spanish American War
Keywords and
Main Ideas:
Notes:
Where is Cuba in relation to the United States? What body of water is it located
in?
Cuba’s fight for independence started in the 1860s. What country were they
fighting for independence from?
Causes of the Spanish American War:
1. Americans felt sympathy towards Cubans. Why?
2. Newspapers used yellow journalism. What is this and how did it lead to
war?
3. Some Americans had businesses in Cuba. What types of businesses were
they? And why did this cause the U.S. to become involved?
4. The U.S.S. Maine exploded in Havana harbor. How did this lead to war?
Effects of the Spanish American War:
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2.
3.
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Three Sentence Summary
President Theodore Roosevelt and Big Stick Diplomacy
Keywords and
Main Ideas:
Notes:
Foreign Policy:
19th century (1800s):
20th century (1900s):
Roosevelt’s Motto and Explanation:
Roosevelt Corollary (an addition to the Monroe Doctrine):
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2.
3.
Importance of the Panama Canal:
If you have to remember one thing about Roosevelt and his foreign
policy, it would be:
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Three Sentence Summary of Roosevelt’s Corollary:
The United States Expands Its Power
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Why It Is Important
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Name
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