Chapter 22-3
Spanish-American War
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Activity
Scan Section 3 for unfamiliar people,
places, or things
l Write the unfamiliar words on the
boards under the category they belong
l
-Yellow Journalism
-Rough Riders
-Philippines
-Other
Yellow Journalism
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
Biased or false reporting
Made some more in favor of the war
Information about Cuba printed in
graphic detail
Debate over America getting involved
Joseph Pulitzer & William Randolph
Hearst
U.S.S. Maine
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Yellow Journalism Today
l
Can you think of any examples?
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Create Your Own Propaganda
Today and tomorrow: work in your table
groups to create propaganda
l Can create a poster, newspaper article,
news anchor, or skit
l Today
l
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Decide what kind of project to do as a
group
You can pick any topic
Be creative!
Rough Riders
a)
Fighting in Cuba: U.S. traps Spain in
Santiago Harbor and fighting begins
Rough Riders
a)
b)
Theodore Roosevelt resigns as secretary
of navy to join fighting
Made up of college athletes, cowboys,
ranchers, and Native Americans
Battle of San Juan Hill
a)
b)
c)
Rough Riders join and capture San Juan
Hill
Spanish attempt to break out of Santiago
Harbor
Spanish fleet destroyed
“A Splendid Little War”
Lasted fewer than 4 months
b) 400 Americans died in battle or from
wounds
c) However, more than 2,000 died of
diseases
a)