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Yellow Journalism and America's Path to the Spanish-American War

This chapter explores the influence of Yellow Journalism on America's decision to engage in the Spanish-American War. It discusses the context of rebellion in Cuba, where harsh Spanish rule and significant American investments fueled tensions. Key figures like William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer are highlighted for their role in exaggerating stories to promote the Cuban cause. The mysterious sinking of the USS Maine escalated calls for war, leading to a quick American victory and the Treaty of Paris, which altered America's imperial landscape significantly.

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Yellow Journalism and America's Path to the Spanish-American War

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  1. The Spanish-American War Chapter 4 Section 2

  2. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 • Daily goal: • Understand how Yellow Journalism influenced America’s decision to go to War w/ Spain. • Notes Analysis- • Use your Ch 4.1 Notes to explain how Anglo-Saxonism and the desire for New Markets influenced American imperialism.

  3. Rebellion in Cuba • Cuba was one of Spain’s oldest and most profitable colonies. It was a big Sugar producer. • The Spanish were harsh rulers in Cuba and rebel groups form to fight for independence.

  4. Yellow Journalism • William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzerran competing newspapers. • Both practiced Yellow Journalism – writing stories that are exaggerated or made up to support the Cuban rebellion. • Portrayed the Spanish as evil rulers.

  5. Remember the Maine! • Read an American Story on page 301. • Americans had invested heavily in Cuba. • The USS Maine was sent to Cuba to protect American lives and property. • The Maine then mysteriously exploded off the Cuban coast. • Who was blamed for the USS Maine disaster?

  6. The Call for War! • Americans called for war using the slogan “REMEMBER THE MAINE! (to hell w/ Spain)” • Jingoism pushed the President to declare war with Spanish.

  7. Rough Riders

  8. War! • The Spanish were poorly equipped and easily defeated. • Americans fought the Spanish in the Pacific and the Caribbean. • Theodore Roosevelt was the hero of the war for leading his cavalry group the Rough Riders.

  9. One of America’s Best

  10. Treaty of Paris • The United States also took Guam and Puerto Rico and payedSpain $20 Million for the Philippines. • Americans kept the Philippines (despite promising them independence). • Cuba became a protectorate of the US.

  11. Platt Amendment • In your notes summarize the 4 points of the Platt Amendment. On page 307. 1. 2. 3. 4.

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