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- 1. How Headlines Led to War T H E S P A N I S H A M E R I C A N W A R
- 2. Spanish Control in Cuba • Cuba had been under Spanish rule since the late 15th century, and they finally revolted for independence in 1868 and later in 1895. • After these failed revolts, Spain created detention or reconcentration camps. - over 200,000 Cubans died in the camps -
- 3. United States Sympathy and Involvement • Americans were sympathetic for Cuban’s fight for independence because of the parallels to America’s struggle for independence from Britain. • Close geographically • Economic Investments: - American people invested in sugar and rice plantations, creation of railroads, and lucrative iron mines.
- 4. Influence of Newspapers • Even though Presidents Cleveland and McKinley would not intervene, US newspapers published by Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst encouraged American citizens so much, they started to call for War.
- 5. Yellow Journalism • style of reporting and displaying news in a sensational, eye-catching way • way of increasing sales and attracting attention
- 6. Explosion of USS Maine • The USS Maine was stationed along the eastern coast of the United States and in the Caribbean. • January of 1898, the USS Maine was sent to Havana, Cuba. • On February 15, 1898, a massive explosion sunk the ship and killed most of the crew.
- 7. Cry for War After the Explosion of USS Maine • Americans blamed Spain for the explosion. • The slogan “Remember the Maine” became a headliner and battle cry throughout the United States. • Newspapers blamed a Spanish mine.
- 8. Importance of Newspapers United States Government did not want to go to war with Spain. Because of the newspapers circulating with attention- grabbing headlines, enough support was raised. How can newspapers effect public opinion?
- 10. What really happened to the USS Maine? • In 1974, Admiral Hyman G. Rickover and a team of historians, archivists, and Navy experts decided to examine the true causes of the explosion. • https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/1998/april/special- report-what-really-sank- maine#:~:text=The%20Hansen%2DPrice%20analysis%2C%20as,with%20an%2 0internal%20explosion%20alone.
- 11. Discussion Questions: How can newspapers influence public opinion? What are the consequences of publishers not having every piece of information or even correct information? What are the pros and cons of yellow journalism? What potential biases did the newspaper journalists have when they wrote about the explosion?