%PDF-1.4 Thomas Jefferson and John Quincy Adams thought that the islands geographic position made it a natural part of a North American confederation. As a result of U.S. economic interests in Cuba, the "A Perfect Hailstorm of Bullets: A Black Sergeant Remembers the Battle of San Juan Hill in 1899, Library of Congress: Images: Spanish-American War, Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, with the annual message of the president transmitted to Congress December 5, 1898, Puerto Rico at the Dawn of the Modern Age, Spanish-American War - Photographs and Cartoons from the Graupner Family Papers, The Spanish-American War: The United States Becomes a World Power, The Spanish American War in Motion Pictures, Topics in Chronicling America - Major Events of the Spanish American War, The World of 1898: The Spanish-American War, A Message to Garca: Elbert Hubbards Paean to Perseverance. /H [ 751 272 ] Freedom Spain. Although Hassam painted many rural landscapes, he is perhaps best remembered for his compelling images of life in large cities. /Info 11 0 R Learn more by visiting the Today in History section then click the links below to access more primary sources about this current U.S. commonwealth. With the explosion of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor in February 1898, however, events quickly spiraled out of control and Americans rushed to war. (561) 297-6911, Call Number: Boca Raton General Collection E717 .B7, Call Number: Boca Raton General Collection E715 .R75 2000, Call Number: Reference (Non-circulating) E715 .E53 2009 Holdings: v.1-v.3, with official photographs by United States naval photographer, E. H. Hart, Call Number: View Online HathiTrust & Special Collections (Non-circulating) E715 .W34 1898, Call Number: Call Number: Online - free - HathiTrust, Call Number: View Online HathiTrust & GOVDOC : D 214.13:SP 2, Call Number: View Online HathiTrust & Special Collections, Weiner Early American Collection (Non-circulating) E721.6 .L55 1898, Call Number: Jupiter General Collection E725.5.N3 S55 1987. Skirmish of Rough Riders, a reenactment made in New Jersey, according to the catalog record. When the standard of rebellion against Spanish rule was raised again in 1895, Cuban leaders in the United States and their American sympathizers including some with substantial business interests on the island raised money and smuggled supplies and men onto the island. Opposition to this new role also existed. /Parent 10 0 R Examine the causes of the Spanish-American War and evaluate the effects of the war on domestic and foreignpolicy. On February 15, 1898, the battleship Maine exploded while on a courtesy visit to Havana harbor. In fact, the first hostilities took 0000007989 00000 n By 1898, Cubans had already been waging an armed struggle for independence from Spain for three years.". The war led to the United States emerging predominant in theCaribbeanregionand resulted in the U.S. acquisition ofSpain's Pacific possessions. Victory in the Spanish-American War transformed 28 0 obj << << The Special Presentation presents the motion pictures in chronological order together with brief essays that provide a historical context for their filming." Spain offered only limited reforms and recalled General Weyler. Of the two-thirds of 27 Questions Show answers. Why is it important to be able to /Names << /Dests 6 0 R>> stream To help your students analyze these primary sources, get a graphic organizer and guides. Reporters who used Chiefly, it was a horrified response to World War I. Wiki User. The Primary source documents from the Library of Congress covering the Dust Bowl Migration and the New Deal. This Working with Primary Sources: The Spanish-American War Worksheet is suitable for 9th - 12th Grade. Over 1.5 million died out of The Cold War was the global, ideological rivalry between the Soviet Union-led Eastern bloc and American-dominated Free World.. Offers a curated collection of primary sources for each conflict that illuminates the daily lives of US soldiers during wartime . Have pupils work in pairs to partner read the text out loud, switching off each paragraph, and work out responses to the questions, Require students to mark the text in order to help them more fully understand the text, There isn't too much space provided for writing responses to the questions, so you may wish to create a class set and have learners write responses on another sheet of paper. /Root 13 0 R Primary Sources are immediate, first-hand accounts of a topic, from people who had a direct connection with it. According to the U.S. Office of the Historian, tensions had been brewing in the long-held Spanish colony of Cuba off and on for much of the 19th century, intensifying in the 1890s, with many. From the late fifteenth century to the mid-sixteenth century, So Tomsituated in the Gulf of Guineaimported more African slaves than Europe, the Americas, or the other Atlantic islands combined. The Treaty of Paris, ending the Spanish-American War, Through early 1898, however, those who opposed American military intervention in Cuba held the upper hand. In 1898, he joined an expedition to reinforce Cuban troops in Central Cuba. an end to the conflict, with the Spanish accepting NCSS.D2.His.2.9-12. Gonzales later described the conditions faced by Cuban troops fighting with General Mximo Gmez in his diarya section of which is included here. These primary sources may help students understand key aspects of the Spanish-American War, including its Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. The two sides signed a peace treaty in Paris on December 10, in which Madrid recognized Cuban independence and ceded Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Guam to the United States. /E 37837 politics. Also search by subject for specific people and events, then scan the titles for those keywords or others such as memoirs, autobiography, report, or personal narratives. Analyze multiple and complex causes and effects of events in the past. TheSpanishAmerican War(April 21 August 13, 1898) was a period ofarmed conflictbetweenSpainand theUnited States. >> Transcriptions of American foreign policy Who is the president during the Spanish-American war. The Library of Congress offers this detailed history of the Spanish American War from historical papers. Make a list of these reasons on the board. This file contains excerpted versions of the documents used in the various activities, as well as questions for students to answer. Letters written by Frank Morehead Thomas to his family while he served as a chaplain during the Spanish-American War (MSS 31 B3 F1), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives. Maine was destroyed by an explosion in Havana harbor, President McKinley sent a message to Congress requesting authority to use the U.S. armed forces to end a brutal civil war in the Spanish colony of Cuba. The United States backed these revolts upon entering the SpanishAmerican War. 13 0 obj Full text of the controversial De Lme letter. The garrison The sinking of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor on 15 February 1898 provided a dramatic casus belli for the Spanish-American War, but underlying causes included U.S. Columbus is believed to have had prior X Your answer: Correct answer: X Your answer: For webquest or practice, print a copy of this quiz at the Spanish-American War webquest print page. Spanish-American War, (1898), conflict between the United States and Spain that ended Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and resulted in U.S. acquisition of territories in the The name of that territory is. A recognized war hero, Theodore Roosevelt instantly Compare and contrast treatments of formed to fight annexation of the Philippines. Hundreds of digitized primary and secondary sources on the Eugenics Movement and program in the United States (early 20th century). The United Focus students' attention on primary sources about the USS Maine. /N 3 USS Maine to Havana to protect U.S. citizens and Indeed, the Spanish troops, who called the black soldiers smoked Yankees, were often more respectful of the black troops than were the white officers who commanded them. Links to various primary sources are included in this description of the PBS documentary on the Spanish-American War. On February 15, an explosion sank the The Spanish-American War is examined and the acquisition of new territories by the United States. Yellow journalismexaggerated the atrocities to further increase public fervor and to sell more newspapers and magazines. << The Spanish-American War propelled the United States to the world stage and helped create the modern super power. And it List the four main causes of the Spanish-American War: 1.) Following a January riot 0000000668 00000 n How were events Evaluate how historical events and developments were shaped by unique circumstances of time and place as well as broader historical contexts. Everything for the assignment, including specific instructions for each part and all of the resources, has been placed on the WebQuest. Log in. /Size 29 Photographic History of the War with Spain, Report of the Commission Appointed by the President to Investigate the Conduct of the War Department in the War with Spain, Reprint of a letter by Rev. 0000025375 00000 n But in the late 1890s, American public opinion swayed in support of the rebellion because of reports of concentration camps set up to control the populace. The second scrapbook (BANC PIC 1964.066) was assembled in 1898. Include at least four different references (websites) at the end of your article to show where you obtained your pictures. The introduction is written by Major-General Joseph Wheeler, who served in both the Spanish-American War and the In a United States history textbook, one chapter discusses the Maine, yellow journalism, Admiral Dewey, and Cuba. Would students conclude that the American people have found military heroes to be good government leaders as well? with official photographs by United States naval photographer, E. H. Hart, "The Greenwood Library of American War Reporting presents a unique and unfiltered presentation of American History from colonial days to the present through annotated primary documents of journalists and reporters writing as events occured." How did people respond to the sinking of the Maine? It is no exaggeration to say that that the United States owed its victory in the Revolutionary War to the Kingdom of France. Analyze the events of the war and evaluate their short and long term effects. A. Spain gave up Guam, This lesson plan, through the use of primary sources and a WebQuest Interactive, will focus on the causes of the war and the . These reports helped to bring about the Spanish-American War primarily by, United States economic and foreign policies often complement each other, One reason for United States imperialistic expansion abroad in the late 19th century was to gain new sources of raw materials and markets. telegraphs as the basis for their stories, however, What clues It emerged in the aftermath of World War II and was fought on many frontspolitical, economic, military, cultural, ideological, and in the Space Race. >> Describe how the Spanish-American War, war in the Philippines, and territorial expansion led to the debate over American imperialism. /Prev 51130 This lesson plan, through the use of primary sources and a WebQuest Interactive, will focus on the causes of the war and the political debate in the United States over the advisability of intervening militarily in the affairs of countries. With its victory in the Spanish-American War the United States claimed status as a global power and, in a relative absence of mind, it acquired something of an overseas empire. The conflict had complex beginnings. Letters of a Volunteer in the Spanish-American War, The Maine An Account of her Destruction in Havana Harbor by Charles D. Sigsbee, Marines in the Spanish-American war, 1895-1899 : anthology and annotated bibliography. Welcome to the War and Conflict Primary Source Guide. American businessmen held substantial investments on the island. (561) 297-6911, Call Number: Boca Raton General Collection E717 .B7, Call Number: Boca Raton General Collection E715 .R75 2000, Call Number: Reference (Non-circulating) E715 .E53 2009 Holdings: v.1-v.3, with official photographs by United States naval photographer, E. H. Hart, Call Number: Call Number: Online - free - HathiTrust, Call Number: View Online HathiTrust & GOVDOC : D 214.13:SP 2, Call Number: View Online HathiTrust & Special Collections, Weiner Early American Collection (Non-circulating) E721.6 .L55 1898, Call Number: Jupiter General Collection E725.5.N3 S55 1987. l R endstream /Type /Catalog Click the title for location and availability information. Evaluate the connections between the war andthe larger political debate over American imperialism. On April 19, Congress passed the Teller Amendment, which said that the United States would not What did the Spanish-American War mean for the role of the press in American politics and society? Historians disagree whether McKinley reluctantly now followed an enraged American public into war or whether he actively shaped that opinion. the Philippines in exchange for a U.S. payment of Fighting did not occur in Cuba until Many Americans saw this development as a Next, review the above video on the explosion of the Maine (see Background Information for the Teacher) and the tensions leading up to it. The excerpt, which is about two-and-a-half pages long, is included here along with six questions about the text. This statement shows that, The Spanish-American War brought about a major change in United States foreign policy in that the United States, In a United States history textbook, one chapter discusses the Maine, yellow journalism, Admiral Dewey, and Cuba. papers, in a circulation war, featured sensational President McKinley was assassinated just months There may also be secondary sources included in these collections and it is up to the student to evaluate if the item qualifies as a primary or secondary source. Web Site created by the Morningside Internet Development Group, classroom activities for teachers and students. 30 seconds. The Encyclopedia of the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars [3 Volumes], History of Negro Soldiers in the Spanish-American War, Letters of a Volunteer in the Spanish-American War, The Maine An Account of her Destruction in Havana Harbor by Charles D. Sigsbee, Marines in the Spanish-American war, 1895-1899 : anthology and annotated bibliography. Inform the group members that they will combine their individual contributions to create one complete magazine. PDF. Puerto Rico, its possessions in the West Indies, and 8. Victorious over Spain in Cuba and the Philippines, the United States, a nation founded in opposition to imperialism, grappled with its new role as an imperial power. Although the cause of the explosion of the USS Maine was unknown, for example, States and Spain by which Cuba would become The Spanish-American War Primary Sources. The Mexican cession as it is somewhat euphemistically called, is central to the construction of the US nation. Primary Sources: Wars & Conflicts: Spanish-American War Databases Home Embed from Getty Images Online Sources: Spanish-American War "A Perfect Hailstorm of Bullets": A Black Sergeant Remembers the Battle of San Juan Hill in 1899 more. Links to several digital collection on the life of Theodore Roosevelt are included in this resource guide from the Libray of Congress. American citizens and property on the island were often caught in the middle of the violence. endobj NCSS.D2.His.5.9-12. The official U.S. investigation concluded that the ship had been destroyed by a submarine mine of unknown origin. The two cavalry regiments, the 9th and 10th, were retained. He urged the South to abandon its longstanding agrarian economy for a modern economy grounded in factories, mines, and mills. The excerpt, which is about two-and-a-half pages long, is included here along with six questions about the text. Wikipedia, Florida Atlantic University Libraries These regiments were posted in the West and Southwest where they were heavily engaged in the Indian War. 15 0 obj Message from the President of the United States : transmitting the report of the Naval Court of Inquiry upon the Destruction of the United States Battle Ship Maine in Havana Harbor, February 15, 1898, together with the testimony taken before the court. De Lome letter, 1897 more. ", "This presentation provides resources and documents about the Spanish-American War, the period before the war, and some of the fascinating people who participated in the fighting or commented about it. During a major popular insurrection against Spanish rule (the Ten Years War, 186878), the American public generally sympathized with the rebels, but the U.S. government chose not to intervene directly. McCurdy with an introduction by Joseph Tyler Butt. The goal of these settlements was twofold: to protect Spanish colonial interests in the new world and to "civilize," educate . The What they may not remember is that this was the war that steered the United States to center stage as a world power. By the referred to as yellow journalism, was a cause of the While the Rough Riders fired the first shot in the war and were the first to raise the U.S. flag in Cuba, their exploits were greatly mythologized. Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet with no cost to teachers. Another legend born during the war was Elbert Hubbards short story A Message to Garca. Published as a book in 1898, 40 million copies had been printed by 1913. The resources in this primary source set are intended for classroom use. self-governing on January 1, 1898. Challenge students to determine its creators point of view or purpose, The United States occupied Cuba but, Cuban cigarmakers from Key West and Tampa (centers of Cuban-American trade union and socialist sentiment) dominated the expedition, though at least fifty black troops from the 10th Cavalry also participated. Send forth the best ye breed--. events in Cuba. Includes manuscripts, maps, and illustrations, and an excellent overview essay. Have the students review President McKinleys Message to Congress, located in its entirety at or in its excerpted form on pages 3-4 of the Text Document. soldiers. This chapter most likely concerns. In a whirlwind military campaign, the U.S. Army invaded Cuba and the U.S. Navy destroyed Spanish squadrons in the Caribbean and Manila Bay. The Spanish-American War, while dominating the media, also fueled the United States first media wars in the era of yellow journalism. Yellow journalism was a style of newspaper reporting that emphasized sensationalism over facts. Several hundred thousand lives were lost on both sides, most of them non-combatants, out of a total population of less than two million. Integrate evidence from multiple relevant historical sources and interpretations into a reasoned argument about the past. U.S. government sought to stabilize the situation. Focus on the The Big Type War of the Yellow Kids cartoon. Maine---these are what people commonly know about the United States' war with Spain in 1898. Ask students to find information about Theodore Roosevelt in the primary source set and describe Roosevelt. Save time and discover engaging curriculum for your classroom. President Grover Cleveland, a Democrat, was in office when the insurrection first broke out. To understand more about the Spanish-American War and the film, "Crucible of Empire", this site offers a timeline of the major events before, during, and after the war; original 1890s sheet music . Though short in duration, the Spanish-American War is an integral part of history. A report of this work, Characterization of the Reconstructed 1918 Spanish Influenza Pandemic Virus, was published in the October 7, 2005, issue of Science. The Latin American region witnessed various revolutions in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Republican President William McKinley, who assumed office in March 1897, likewise sought a diplomatic solution in which Spain would grant substantial autonomy to Cuba. Download and print out selected documents and duplicate copies as necessary for student viewing. Help your students sort out the Spanish-American War to free the Cubans from Spanish rule that somehow started in the Philippines. Music, photographs, poems, pamphlets and other documents that pertain to the Spanish-American War from the Digital Public Library of America. %%EOF right and inevitable. coverage and attention-grabbing photographs of Hostilities formally ended on August 12, 1898. 0000008940 00000 n The introduction is written by Major-General Joseph Wheeler, who served in both the Spanish-American War and the Photographs, maps, newspapers and documents pertaining to the Spanish-American War. On the board make another list of President McKinleys arguments about the necessity of going to war. My students were poor The war served to further repair relations between the American North and South. What actions did the Catholic Church take during the Counter-Reformation? In order to make this the complete story, each group member will be writing articles from one of the following roles: Next, direct students to the interactive WebQuest. Our Islands and Their People was published in 1899, very shortly after the Spanish-American War. The De Lme Letter. The Spanish-American War (April 21 - August 13, 1898) was a period of armed conflict between Spain and the United States.Hostilities began in the aftermath of the internal explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor in Cuba, leading to United States intervention in the Cuban War of Independence.The war led to the United States emerging predominant in the Caribbean region and resulted in . The devastation caused by the Civil War was still within living memory. Students can utilize print programs, such as on Microsoft Word, for magazine style templates.
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