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U.S. History Work Packet Checklist: U.S. Imperialism
Name: ____________________________________
Date Due: ______________
Period: _______
Learning Targets:
Analyze the major factors which led to American imperialism.
Explain the motivation for the United States to acquire new territories.
Examine the causes of the Spanish-American War.
Examine the course of the Spanish-American War.
Examine the results of the Spanish-American War.
Analyze the reasons for the United States involvement in building the Panama Canal, and the
major challenges associated with its construction.
Directions: Organize and put in order the following items to be turned in by the due date above. (One letter
grade off each item for every day late.) Staple all items below in order with this packet checklist as a cover
sheet before the due date and have it ready to be turned in on the day of the Unit Test at the start of class.
Grading Rubric Checklist:
Items
Video: Imperialism by Hip Hughes
History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
9f3HIxr8qhQ
Score of 1 (50% or less)
Less than half of major
concepts listed
Score of 2 (50%-95%)
Half of more of major
concepts listed
Score of 3 (100%)
All major concepts listed
100 points
Listing & Survey of Major Concepts
Video: “America Becomes a
World Power” by Media Rich
Learning
Less than half answered
Partially completed but more
than half answered
All questions answered
100 points
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgY
dlFI1NM8&index=1&list=PLSpK2JkpW2w
Q0GMsTWo7Mxd5vD8yPwOgo
Video Quiz after video.
Video: Spanish American War for
Dummies by Hip Hughes History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
5Lj0nMjuBn4
Less than half of major
concepts listed
Half of more of major
concepts listed
All major concepts listed
100 points
Listing & Survey of Major Concepts
Video: PBS Crucible of Empire:
The Spanish American War
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8
g8NpQsmxj4&list=PLiOfak_NP_cFtCew
otXyu214seUjFNrr8
Homework by Day:
Monday – Word Search & Term ID
Tuesday – Yellow Journalism Research
Wednesday – “Remember the Maine”
Thursday-Sunday – Take Home Test
on U.S. Imperialism and the Spanish
American War
Less than half answered
Partially completed but more
than half answered
All questions answered
100 points
Missing two or more
homework assignments.
Missing one homework
assignment.
Homework completed
daily and turned in the
next day.
Video: Imperialism by Hip Hughes History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f3HIxr8qhQ
Listing & Survey of Major Concepts
Instructions: While watching the video list as many of the concepts below as a preview of the lesson as
possible with only one showing in class.
Video: “America becomes a World Power” by Media Rich Learning
Instructions: Take notes on each of the following terms below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgYdlFI1NM8&index=1&list=PLSpK2JkpW2wQ0GMsTWo7Mxd5vD
8yPwOgo
In your own words, what is American Imperialism/Expansionism?
Three reasons for American Expansionism in the late 1900’s?
Meaning of “White Man’s Burden”
Anti-imperialism
Three Expansionist Events:

Commodore Perry in Japan & Gun Boat Diplomacy
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Purchase of Alaska & Seward’s Folly (Icebox)
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Annexation of Hawaii & Queen Liliuokalani
Alfred T. Mahan’s book “The Influence of Sea Power upon History” advocacy on the U.S.
1.
2.
3.
4.
U.S. Naval FleetCaribbean Naval BasesPanama CanalPacific PossessionsSpanish Possessions
1. Cuba and Puerto Rico in the Atlantic
2. Philippines and Guam in the Pacific
Cuban Rebel Jose Marti’s Call for Cuban Independence & Actions
William Randolph Hearst & Joseph Pulitzer Yellow Journalism’s Purpose
Reporter Peter Fredrick Remington’s Role in the War
USS Maine’s Rallying Cry “Remember the Maine”
Spanish-American War in Cuba
Spanish-American War in the Philippines & Guam
Emilio Aguinaldo’s Role as a Filipino Rebel
Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders Conquer of San Juan Hill
“Splendid Little War” OR “Distasteful War” Which do you think accurately portrays the Spanish American
War? Why?
Anti-imperialist argument about the Spanish American War
Mark Twain’s Quote about Two Americas
U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision of Incorporation of Puerto Rico & Un-Incorporation of Philippines
Congress’s Platt Amendment
John Hay’s China’s Open Door Policy
China’s Addiction
“Spheres of Influence”
How were U.S. Businesses helped by the Open Door Policy?
“Fists of Righteous Harmony” OR the Boxers & The Boxer’s Rebellion
Three Philosophies of American Foreign Policy
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Republican 1900-1908 Teddy Roosevelt’s “Big Stick Policy”
“Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick” “The Great White Fleet”
Isthmus of Panama and the Panama Canal
Monroe Doctrine
Corollary to Monroe Doctrine
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Republican 1908-1912 William Howard Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy”
Encouragement of Investment and Business Opportunities in Central America
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Democrat 1912-1918 Woodrow Wilson’s “Moral Diplomacy”
Defense of U.S. Economic Interests in the Western Hemisphere
U.S. Protectorates
Mexican Revolution and Support of Democratic Elections
Poncho Villa
U.S. Imperialism OR U.S. Defender of Freedom? What are your thoughts about these two quotes? Which
one do you feel is more appropriate? Why?
VIDEO QUIZ “America Becomes a World Power”
Directions: Read the following statements and mark “T” or “F” in the blank for true or false.
__1. The factors supporting United States expansionism were economic interests, desire for military
strength and belief in the “White Man’s Burden”.
__2. After the Civil War, the United States adopted an policy of isolationism.
__3. Vietnam was believed to be an ideal location for United States ships to refuel. True False
__4. The Queen of Hawaii had to surrender the throne, so the United States could make the land its own
territory.
__5. Alaska was given to the United States as a gift form Russia.
__6. Establishing refueling ports in the Atlantic Ocean was key to the United States expansionist strategy.
__7. The explosion of the battleship U.S.S. Maine was a major factor contributing to the declaration of war
against Spain.
__8. The United States sought to guarantee equal trading rights in an “Open Door” policy with Cuba.
__9. Members of the Fists of Righteous Harmony, the Boxers, were fighting to preserve foreign influence in
China.
__10. President Roosevelt sent new warships, known as the Great White Fleet, on a world tour as a show of
naval strength.
Video: Spanish American War for Dummies by Hip Hughes History
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Lj0nMjuBn4
Listing & Survey of Major Concepts
Instructions: While watching the video list as many of the concepts below as a preview of the lesson as
possible with only one showing in class.
PBS Crucible of Empire: The Spanish American War
Act I – The Only Recourse
1. List 4 of the new inventions or products that were displayed at the World’s
Columbian Exposition in 1893.
2. List some of the nations involved with the “New Imperialism” of the 1890s.
3. What export from Cuba made the island important to the Spanish empire?
4. When did the Cubans begin to rebel against Spain? Why?
5. Who was Maximo Gomez?
6. What is the name of the Cuban revolutionary movement?
Their flag is on the right.
7. Who was Jose Marti? What did he want to achieve in Cuba?
8. Why was Marti’s death important to the Cuba Libre movement?
9. Why was General Weyler and what did he do?
10. What was the name of William Randolph Hearst’s newspaper?
11. Describe President William McKinley’s position about going to war with Spain.
12. How did Theodore Roosevelt’s (Assistant Secretary of the Navy) position about war
with Spain differ from McKinley?
13. Alfred Mahan argued for a new Navy for the United States. Why did he think the
new navy was important?
14. What imperial nation owned the Philippines?
15. How many newspapers did President McKinley read per day?
16. Who were Emilio Aguinaldo and the Katipunan?
Another flag of the Katipunan different
from the one in the film.
17. Describe the effect created by Yellow Journalism in the case of
Cuban girl Evangelina Cisneros.
18. Why was the U.S.S. Maine sent to Havana Harbor in Cuba?
19. What happened to the U.S.S. Maine in February 1898?
20. How did America respond?
Act II – They Are Our Redeemers
21. How many U.S. sailors were killed during the capture of Manila Bay?
22. Where were many of the Spanish-American War movies filmed?
23. How many volunteers signed up when President McKinley called for 200,000
volunteers?
24. After Theodore Roosevelt Resigned as Assistant Secretary of the navy what military
group did he join?
25. In what ways were American volunteer soldiers unprepared for war in Cuba?
26. What common tropical disease was a danger to U.S. troops?
27. Why were many African Americans opposed to participating in the war against
Spain?
28. Why was the arrival of African-American troops in Tampa Florida controversial?
29. Why did Roosevelt’s “Rough Riders” became an infantry regiment while heading to
Cuba?
30. Who was “Rain in the Face” and “Texas”?
31. What structure protected Spanish soldiers at El Caney?
32. What hill did the “Rough Riders” actually attack near the San Juan Heights?
33. What was special about the U.S. 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments?
34. In your opinion was Roosevelt rude to the black soldiers?
35. What was ironic about the name of the last Spanish Ship sunk during the war in
Cuba?
36. How many U.S. Troops died of disease in Cuba?
37. Was the amount of death from disease greater than or less than the men who died in
combat?
38. Explain why it was significant that the United States flag replaced the Spanish flag in
Cuba and not the flag of Cuba Libre.
39. Were Filipino soldiers happy about having U.S. soldiers aid them in their fight against
the Spanish?
Act III – One Man and All Our Institutions
40. How many Filipino soldiers were in the battle of Manila?
41. Why were Aguinaldo and his followers upset at the surrender of the Spanish in the
Philippines?
42. How many Filipinos were at the peace negotiations in Paris?
43. How many Cubans were there?
44. What happened to the Spanish Empire after signing the Treaty of Paris which ended
the Spanish-American War?
45. Describe the negotiations in the U.S. Congress over the Treaty of Paris. What are
the two main opinions being expressed?
a.
b.
46. Why did the Filipinos rebel against American soldiers that had helped them defeat
the Spanish?
47. Did Americans believe the Filipino Insurrection would be a long war against them?
Why or why not?
48. What methods to Americans use to improve life in Cuba and prevent a rebellion
there?
a.
b.
c.
49. What would the Teller Amendment have done?
50. Were all Americans in favor of becoming an empire by annexing the Philippines?
51. Describe guerilla war tactics as used by Filipinos against American soldiers.
52. Why did American soldiers call Filipinos “Indians”?
53. For what reasons were Theodore Roosevelt nominated for Vice-President in 1900?
54. Who was re-elected President of the United States in 1900?
55. The Platt Amendment to the Cuban Constitution made Cuba a
________________________ of the United States?
56. How was that different than the Teller Amendment?
57. What happened to Emilio Aguinaldo?
58. How was President McKinley assassinated?
59. Who became the new President of the United States?
60. When did the Filipino “insurgents” finally end their guerilla war against the U.S.?
61. The Philippines became a United States colony. When did it finally get its own
independence?
62. When the United States military withdrew from Havana Cuba in 1902 what military
responsibilities did it
keep?
63. Did the U.S. military ever have to go back to Cuba?
64. When did Cuba finally receive complete independence?
65. What happened to the U.S.S. Maine in 1911?
66. Where is the Maine now?
Word Search & Term ID
Directions: In each statement below, fill in the names that best
complete the statement. Then, find and circle the last names hidden in
the puzzle. Names are hidden vertically, horizontally and diagonally. It
might be best to complete the word search first and then fill in the
blanks below.
THIS PERSON…
1. … wanted to open trade with Japan. ____________________________________
2. … worked for Cuban Independence. ____________________________________
3. … was a “Rough Riders” ________________________________________________
4. … tried to resolve turmoil in China. ____________________________________
5. …created an administration based on “moral diplomacy”. __________________
6. …declared the United States at war against Spain. ________________________
7. …suggested the “Open Door” policy. ____________________________________
8. …surrenders the throne for the United Stated to claim territory. __________________
9. …opposed the annexation of Hawaii. ____________________________________
10. …supported expanding U.S. military strength. ______________________________
11. …created the policy named “dollar diplomacy”. ______________________________
12. …declared the Philippines independent. ____________________________________
13. …overthrew the Queen of Hawaii to claim U.S. territory. __________________
14. …rebelled against the United States as it tried to take over Mexico._______________
15. …saw the value of the Alaskan territory. ____________________________________
Yellow Journalism Research & Opinion
Direction: Yellow Journalism was used during the Spanish-American War to influence public opinion in the
United States. Research and collect headlines from modern newspapers and magazines. Headlines should
be collected from both journals and tabloid papers. Complete the chart below and discuss as a class the
effects it has on everyone. (Minimum one article! Extra points for more than one on loose leaf paper.)
Title of
Magazine/Paper
Headline
Tabloid or
Journal article
How might it
influence
people’s
opinions?
How does it
compare with
other headlines?
Yellow Journalism
The Spanish-American War is often referred to as the first "media war." During the 1890s, journalism that sensationalizedóand sometimes even
manufacturedódramatic events was a powerful force that helped propel the United States into war with Spain. Led by newspaper owners William
Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer, journalism of the 1890s used melodrama, romance, and hyperbole to sell millions of newspapers--a style that
became known as yellow journalism.
The term yellow journalism came from a popular New York World comic called "Hogan's Alley," which featured a yellow-dressed character named
the "the yellow kid." Determined to compete with Pulitzer's World in every way, rival New York Journal owner William Randolph Hearst copied
Pulitzer's sensationalist style and even hired "Hogan's Alley" artist R.F. Outcault away from the World. In response, Pulitzer commissioned another
cartoonist to create a second yellow kid. Soon, the sensationalist press of the 1890s became a competition between the "yellow kids," and the
journalistic style was coined "yellow journalism."
Yellow journals like the New York Journal and the New York World relied on sensationalist headlines to sell newspapers. William Randolph Hearst
understood that a war with Cuba would not only sell his papers, but also move him into a position of national prominence. From Cuba, Hearst's star
reporters wrote stories designed to tug at the heartstrings of Americans. Horrific tales described the situation in Cuba--female prisoners, executions,
valiant rebels fighting, and starving women and children figured in many of the stories that filled the newspapers. But it was the sinking of the
battleship Maine in Havana Harbor that gave Hearst his big story--war. After the sinking of the Maine, the Hearst newspapers, with no evidence,
unequivocally blamed the Spanish, and soon U.S. public opinion demanded intervention.
Today, historians point to the Spanish-American War as the first press-driven war. Although it may be an exaggeration to claim that Hearst and the
other yellow journalists started the war, it is fair to say that the press fueled the public's passion for war. Without sensational headlines and stories
about Cuban affairs, the mood for Cuban intervention may have been very different. At the dawn of the twentieth century, the United States emerged
as a world power, and the U.S. press proved its influence.
Before the Spanish American War began in 1897, Journalist Peter Remington was sent to cover the Cuban
Revolution against Spain and the possibility of U.S. intervention by William Randolph Hearst the owner of The
San Francisco Examiner who was in competition for newspaper circulation against Joseph Pulitzer of the New
York World newspaper. He reported back to Hearst “Everything is quiet. There will be no war. I wish to
return home.” Reportedly, Hearst replied “You send the pictures. I will furnish the war.”
What do you think Hearst meant by his quote? How might media today “spin” news make the public believe in
sensational journalism? Do you agree with this type of journalism? Why or why not?
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Remember the MAINE Research & Hypothesis
Directions: In 1898, the United States press reported that a Spanish mine was responsible for the
explosion of the U.S.S. Maine. Later, other theories emerged that held that the cause of the explosion
was actually unknown. Research the Internet and other resources to find alternative theories for the
cause of the explosion. Write a summary of each cause you find and site the source along with it.
After collecting at least two possibilities, create your own hypothesis.
Possible Reason for the Explosion of the Maine #1
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Source you used for research: _______________________________________________________________
Possible Reason for the Explosion of the Maine #2
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Source you used for research: _______________________________________________________________
What is your hypothesis of what happened to the Maine? Why?
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What role did “Yellow Journalism” play in the sinking of the Maine and the start of the Spanish American War?
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