PPT-What led to the Spanish American war?

1 Who were Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hurst 2 Explain the tactics Hurst used to make his newspaper better than Pulitzers 3 What is yellow journalism 4 What effect did the competition between Hurst and Pulitzer have on the quality of reporting done at the time. 1872-1920. Leadership. American Imperialism. Imperialism: . Economic and political take over of a weaker nation or territory. Why: . To compete with the other major powers of the World (Britain, France, Germany) for land and resources.. Terms and People . José . Martí. – Cuban patriot who launched a war for independence from Spain in 1895. William Randolph Hearst. – owner of the . New York Journal. who, along with Joseph Pulitzer . Mr. Hammill. Phillip O Berry HS . Where was the war fought?. The Philippines. Cuba. USA. Problems in Cuba. Cubans rebelled between 1868-78 fighting for . independence. from . Spain. , but it failed. The Spanish American War. The . role of the United States in world affairs changed during the late 1800s when the U.S. emerged as a world power after the victory over Spain in the Spanish American War. . American War. Essential Question: What are the causes. a. nd effects of the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars?. Cuba is one of Spain’s last colonies in the western hemisphere . Cubans want independence . Causes of the Spanish-American War. How did each of the following help to cause the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?. American Business Owners. Urged U.S. intervention to protect American business interests in Cuba. a. nd effects of the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars?. Cuba is one of Spain’s last colonies in the western hemisphere . Cubans want independence . and begin to revolt. Leaders are exiled and some come to the U.S. . Background. Cuba was a Spanish colony. 1895 – Cuban economy collapses, they rebel . Spanish general uses policy of “. reconcentration. ,” puts Cubans into guarded camps. America & Cuba. America had business interests in Cuba. Imperialism. Social Darwinism- Activity. Yellow . Journalism. Militarism. Industrial Revolution. World Power (land). 2. Yellow Journalism. Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers.. (1810 – 1825). AP World History Notes. Chapter 17. Spanish American Revolutions. Inspired by the North American, French, and Haitian Revolutions. Intellectuals had become familiar with ideas from the European Enlightenment. Create a . 5. . slide Timeline event comic strip of the Spanish American War. Draw . 5. . pictures that best . summarizes. the war (think of a timeline. ). The events must go in order!. Possible starting point . American vs. Spanish Tennis Josh Stiles, Mark Motheral , and Jake Fishbein Introduction Top ten American vs. Top ten Spanish Tennis Players Analysis of present Spanish dominance vs. the drop in American performance At the end of this lesson . y. ou will:. Know the role that Jose’ Marti’, Cuba’s sugar exports, and American tariffs played on the Cuban economic crisis in 1894.. Know why most Americans supported Cubans against their Spanish rulers.. Created by Mr. Parrish. Altadena 2014. Age of Imperialism. 1870- 1914. Imperialism. : Strong countries attempt to control smaller and weaker countries or regions. Main reasons for imperialism: .