Battles an utcome even before the official declaration of war against spain, the american fleet in the pacific was steaming off to the philippines, which had been a part of the spanish empire for over 300 years. In 1895, the cuban revolutionary jose marti led an expedition. Click the thumbnail for the original item, the caption for information on the item, or download a pdf or mp3. But the first battle of the war took place in a spanish colony on the other side of the worldthe philippine islands. The great depression and world war ii the cold war and the civil rights movement the spanish american war and americas expansion. The next morning, commodore george deweygave the command to open fire on the spanish fleet at manila, the philippine capital. In this lesson, students watch a documentary video, read a telegram describing spanish treatment of cubans, and examine an american campaign speech. Meanwhile, nearly 20,000 american volunteers had gathered near the rio grande. We wanted to become a world power, so we needed to get colonies.
Spanish worksheets for preschool, kindergarden, 1st grade, 2nd grade spanish. The spanish american war was an 1898 conflict between the united states and spain that ended spanish colonial rule in the americas and resulted in u. The two nations dueled over another spanish possession, the philippines. During this lesson, students are asked to shade and label cuba, puerto rico, guam, philippine islands on a paper map. In 1898, the united states went to war with spain in what became the spanishamerican war. It lasted for two years from 1846 until 1848, after both parties agreed to the treaty of guadalupe hidalgo. At this point america was not involved in the war, although their sympathies were with the cubans. The spanish american war was a brief war between spain and the united states in 1898. Spanishamerican war 1898, conflict between the united states and spain that. However, the war had farreaching effects for both the united states and spain. Digication eportfolio benjamin weber teaching portfolio by ben weber at brown university. In 1898, the united states went to war with spain in what became the spanish american war. Spanish american war map worksheet with answer key by jmr. Identify the changes in spanish texas that led up to the texas revolution describe the sequence of events in the texans revolt against mexico that resulted in the creation of the lone star republic.
Subtropical diseases such as dysentery and malaria ravaged the makeshift american military forces. Abraham lincolns election in 1860 caused south carolina and eventually 10 other southern states to secede from the union as their leadership perceived lincoln to be an enemy of slavery. A splendid little war, part 2 the course of the war grades 68 kites and balloons go to war grades 68 people teddy roosevelt and the rough riders grades 45 at war with bigotry buffalo soldiers in the spanish american war grades 79 latin american freedom fighters, part 1. Spanish american war webqueststudents will gain basic knowledge about the spanish american war by completing an internetbased worksheet. Bergman, jeremy map assignments great valley school district. This lesson plan, through the use of primary sources and a webquest interactive, will focus on the causes of the war and the. What knowledge and essential skills are embedded in the objective. American interest in cuba the united states had long held an interest in.
Monday, december 10 spanish american war lesson complete imperialism map tuesday, december 11 notes on u. Warmup activity for use with warmup activity and a oneday lesson. The cubans had had enough of the spanish yoke, and were yearning to be free. The spanish american war robin rawlins lake region high. In this cartoon, america the dashing hero coming to aid the.
See the fact file below for more information on the mexicanamerican war or alternatively, you can download our 23 page mexicanamerican war worksheet. The proximity of tampa and key west, florida to the island of cuba, and how their geographic locations played a major part in the spanish american war. The mexican american war also known as the invasion of mexico was a result of a territorial dispute between the united states and mexico. You will receive your score and answers at the end. The map below shows the growth of the urban population in the united states from. It ended the spanish colonial rule in the americas. The spanishamerican war web site examines the history of this 100 year old war and discusses issues raised in the pbs documentary film crucible of empire. The spanish american war lesson plan template and teaching resources.
Handouts and class materials west babylon junior high school. Spanishamerican war causes and effects worksheet free to. This spanish american war project worksheet is suitable for 7th 12th grade. Spanishamerican war lesson plan clarendon learning. Facts and the effects of this war are topics on the quiz. Please find the lesson plan on the spanish american war below and click the link to view the unit plan which includes all standards, objectives, and activities for the unit on turn of the century u. Use the quiz and worksheet to see what you know about the spanishamerican war. Analyzing the spanishamerican war deltona high school. Great valley school district is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, age, creed religion, gender. Secretary of state john hay called the spanishamerican war a splendid little war.
Spanishamerican war stanford history education group. Primary resources macarthur memorial, va official website. Spanish american war tulpehocken area school district. The second war for independence antispanish sentiment in. Finish imperialism primary documents friday, december 7 spanishamerican war notes. The documents include cartoons, newspapers, lithographs, maps, and pictures all related to each aspect of the war. Disputes regarding cuba and the sinking of the battleship u. On april 30, the american fleet in the pacific steamed to the philippines. The spanish american war was a splendid little war for a few reasons. C war in the caribbean war in the philippines the spanishamerican war, 1898 main idea analyzing events how did the spanish try to avoid war with the united states.
A true b false cuba the spanish american war was significant because it established the us as a powerful nation. Anticipatory set display a blank map of the world or of the caribbean area on the overhead. The spanish american war lasted only about ten weeks in 1898. A map activity will kick things off, followed by a discussion of the pros and cons of imperialism and a studentled debate on the subject from a nineteenth century point of view. Spanish worksheets in pdf fruits in spanish worksheet sweets in spanish worksheet. Finish imperialism primary documents friday, december 7 spanish american war notes. Spanishamerican war causes and effects worksheet free. Causes of the war the conflict had complex beginnings. In this imperialism worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the spanish american war and then respond to 5 short answer questions about how the war began, u.
Usmexico war 18461848 us expansion imperialism visual culture mapping national identity this packet contains images of maps and guided questions aimed at classroom usage. Students also respond to short answer questions about americas involvement in the war. Digication eportfolio benjamin weber teaching portfolio. Map skills for students 8th 12th in this spanishamerican war worksheet, students examine the 2 provided maps and then 11 short answer questions based on the maps. Spanish american war theme unit free worksheets and math. Signup for our newsletter keep up with scribble maps product announcements and events. The packet is not meant as a specific lesson plan, but rather for. Map goffs historical map of the spanishamerican war in the west indies, 1898. These primary sources may help students understand key aspects of the spanishamerican war, including its causes, the role of journalism before and during the war, theodore roosevelts participation in the war, and. If mexico would have attacked during this time july or august, the mexican war may have very well been won by the mexicans.
The mexicanamerican war also known as the invasion of mexico was a result of a territorial dispute between the united states and mexico. On april 11, 1898, two months after the battleship u. In the event that war was declared against spain, they were to capture the enemy squadron in manila, the. The spanish american war of 1898 was a military clash between the united states and spain. This activity encourages students to explore the impact of world war ii on individuals on all sides of the conflict. Spanish american war and imperialism lesson plan collection. Now explain that the students are going to apply their learning by exploring two other wars in which the media is thought to have had an impact. The spanishamerican war lasted only about ten weeks in 1898. If mexico would have attacked during this time july or august, the mexican war may have very well been won by. A splendid little war, part 2 the course of the war grades 68 kites and balloons go to war grades 68 people teddy roosevelt and the rough riders grades 45 at war with bigotry buffalo soldiers in the spanish american war grades 79 latin american freedom fighters, part 1 the roots of war grades 79.
The war also expanded the united states territory to include puerto rico, guam and the philippines. At the end of the war, cuba was granted complete independence from both the us and spain. Fourth grade lesson the spanishamerican war and americas. Worksheets organizers a chart to guide students reading and analysis of the documents. In this spanishamerican war worksheet, students follow the provided instructions to create powerpoint presentations on the war. Tenthgrade students continue the chronological study of the history of the united states with emphasis on domestic affairs. Great valley school district is an equal opportunity education institution and will. Roughly 620,000 americans diedin the civil war, making it one of the. Jun 27, 2019 spanish american war and imperialism lesson plans and history links. The series of powerpoint slides takes students through locations, regions and battles of the mexicanamerican war in an easy stepbystep fashion as they fill in their own maps.
In this lesson, students watch a documentary video, read a telegram describing spanish treatment of cubans, and examine an american campaign speech to explore the longterm reasons for why the us. Goffs historical map of the spanishamerican war in the. Bergman, jeremy map assignments great valley school. Spanish american war map map of cuba with dollar diplomacy. Spanish american war project worksheet for 7th 12th. Inventors, immigration, and indignation the twentieth century way.
See more ideas about american war, lesson plans and war. Use the documents to complete this timeline of the war. Although the sinking of the maine provided an immediate trigger for the spanishamerican war, longterm us military and economic interests provide a more nuanced context for the us invasion of cuba. The spanish american war robin rawlins lake region high school. Spanish american war graphic organizer with answer keymckinleys war message adapted primary source worksheet with answer key spanish american war map worksheetde lome letter adapted primary source worksheet with answer key yellow journalism writing activity spanish american war graphic organizer wi. One reason is that we were looking for a war to fight. Click for more fascinating facts about the war or download the comprehensive worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment. The spanishamerican war was a splendid little war for a few reasons. By the 1890s, cuba had unsuccessfully battled spain for independence for many years. Spanish american war and the united states student handout 4.
Our free downloadable pdf spanishamerican war lesson plan explores the events and reasoning that led to the spanishamerican war, the main events and people of the war, and the results and impact of the war across the world. The spanish american war webquest uses a great website and allows students to view historical artifacts and gives a basic overview of the conflict. Spanish american war timeline timeline description. Jul 6, 2018 spanishamerican war causes and effects worksheet free to print pdf file for high school united states history students. Warmup activity for use with warmup activity and a oneday lesson main inquiry for use with the main inquiry question. Maine was destroyed by an explosion in havana harbor, president mckinley sent a message to congress requesting authority to use the u. Spam war student handout 2, map activity student handout 3, dbq. Maine prompted the united states to declare war on spain in 1898. Maine was destroyed by an explosion in havana harbor, president mckinley sent a. However, the war had farreaching effects for both the united. Citing the monroe doctrine and responding to overwhelming public opinion against.
Before the spanish american war began, many wanted the us to intervene in cuba to protect the islands people from brutal spanish rule. Map scavenger hunt worksheet pdf the american civil war was fought from 1861 to 1865. A true b false cuba the spanishamerican war was significant because it established the us as a powerful nation. Although the sinking of the maine provided an immediate trigger for the spanish american war, longterm us military and economic interests provide a more nuanced context for the us invasion of cuba. The spanishamerican war started with civil unrest in cuba, a prominent member of spains empire. The american victory ended spains era as a colonial power. Usmexico war 18461848 us expansion imperialism visual.
This download includes both the 25slide ppt and the blank map in both pdf and ms word formats. This course will include pretwentieth century coverage, giving the student the background they need to put recent history in context. Manila, philippinesmap of manila and its environs, c. The spanishamerican war was a brief war between spain and the united states in 1898. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Microsoft word 12 spanish american war student copy 11. Focus students attention on primary sources about the. A study of world war i and the roaring twenties 1929 1945. Mar 24, 2020 the spanishamerican war started with civil unrest in cuba, a prominent member of spains empire. Included in the packet are 32 short biographical profiles of men and women who participated in world war ii. William mckinley is known for being the president during the spanishamerican war, annexing hawaii, the phillipines, puerto rico, and guam. Spanish american war document analysis timelinethis activity features 10 primary sources from the spanish american war that students analyze using questions organized onto a timeline. Main inquiry for use with the main inquiry question.