White Man’s BurdenAccording to Kipling, in your own words, what is

the white man’s burden?

Highlight/underline some stanzas or versus you think really show what the burden means.

Give some examples of the “burden” the white man have to endure.

Search for Missing Bride Continues.

Bride Missing! Groom’s Family Blame History of Mental Illness.

Headlines

Explosion of the U.S.S. Maine, Havana Harbor, February 15,

1898

CubaColonized by Spain

Cuba = rebels. Fighting for independence! Spain was thought to be brutal

Sugar, Sugar, Sugar! (again) **Business for America

U.S. abolished tariff on Cuban sugar in 1884. Production skyrockets!

In 1894, tariff brought back. Cuban’s

War for Independence Jose Marti

Journalist/poet, launched a revolution. 1895.

Used active guerrilla campaign.

American opinion split Support Spain to protect

investments. Enthusiastic about rebel

cause.

Cuba Libre!

Yellow Journalism Reporting that

exaggerates the news to lure new readers.

Reports of Cuban

suffering/sensationalized stories.

American sympathy for Cubans deepens.

McKinley sends U.S.S. Maine

Sends Maine to Cuba to protect American lives and property.

February 15th, 1898 U.S.S. Maine explodes. Sinks. Around 260 out of 350

American officers and crew died

So…

Who Sunk the Maine?

Awake United States!This song was rushed into print between the sinking of the Maine on February 16, 1898 and the declaration of war on April 25, 1898.

Eagle soar on high, and sound the battle cry!

How proudly sailed the warship Maine, a Nation’s pride, without a stain!

A wreck she lies, her sailors slain. By two-faced butchers, paid by Spain!

Eagle soar on high, And sound the battle cry

Wave the starry flag! In mud it shall not drag!

1. Read through Journal document and Times document and fill out “Guiding Questions”.

2. With a partner, answer/discuss the questions that follow.

3. Discuss with class http://www.history.com/videos/roosevelt-fights-in-

spanish-american-war#roosevelt-fights-in-spanish-american-war

War breaks out!“Remember the Maine”

U.S. public ready for a war!

Writing Prompt Answer the following writing prompt (1-2

paragraphs)

Which account on the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine is more believable? Why?

Does the difference in accounts matter? Why or why not.

The Philippines Roosevelt ordered Pacific

fleet to to sail there in case of war

George Dewey Sails to Manila Bay and

destroys Spanish fleet.His victory leads to more

troops in the PhilippinesTroops joined to help

Filipino rebels fight Spanish troops surrender

to Americans (not Filipinos)

Invasion of Cuba U.S. Navy strong! Army

small and not so strong. Not enough guns to go

around

Troops outfitted with woolen uniforms (wool in Cuba?)

Officers (Civil War vets) just reminisced

Rough Riders Volunteer cavalry

Led by Roosevelt

San Juan Hill Victory for U.S.! Credit to Roosevelt and

his Rough Riders

The War is Won!

Now what?!

To Annex or not to Annex? Great debate among U.S. citizens

on what to do.

What IS Annexation? Incorporation of some territory into

another entity (usually smaller region into a bigger region)

Treaty of Paris - 1898*****Asks for…..1.Cuba to become independent

2.Spain to give Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States

3.U.S. would pay Spain $20 million for the annexation of the Philippine Islands