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1898-1998: Centennial of the Spanish American War
The virtual destruction of native peoples in the United States by the early 1900's allowed national attention to turn outward. Interest in developing markets in China, and plans for a canal through Central America set the stage for a new level of expansion.
Effects of the Press on Spanish-American Relations in 1898
The Spanish-American War of 1898 marked a turning point in American history. Within a few years of the war's end, the United States was a world power, exercising control or influence over islands in the Caribbean Sea, the mid-Pacific Ocean and close to the Asian mainland. The conflict has sometimes been called "The Newspaper War," largely because the influence of a sensationalist press -- "Yellow Journalism"
Webquests
The Life of an Immigrant
Put yourself in the shoes of an immigrant. Organize the information in the form of poster and a letter.
Webquest Projects
The Industrial Revolution: A Webquest
Between 1750 and 1900, Europe and the United States went through a period of rapid industrialization. This industrialization was a result of improved technologies that made production cheaper and faster. In addition to production, scientists made important discoveries about diseases, genetics, and chemistry. Humans would never view themselves or their world in the same way again.
Who were the people in America responsible for these technological advances and how did they come up with these new ideas? During this WebQuest, you will uncover the answers to these questions and develop an understanding of how new ideas can lead to the development of a whole new society.
Lesson Plans
Yellow Journalism and the Spanish-American War
Students understand the role of Yellow Journalism (exaggeration of facts or events) in the Spanish-American War by writing articles in that style. The students work in groups to create a simulated newspaper from a date in 1898.
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