Sensationalism encourages the selling of newspapers and influences the public opinion. Yellow journalism and the beginning of the spanish american war. By extension, the term yellow journalism is used today as a pejorative to decry any. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Thomas edison sent his camera crews to film the spanish american war.
The great american newspaper war, part 1 rise of the giants grades 79 the great american newspaper war, part 2 yellow journalism grades 79 couse of the war a splendid little war, part 1 the first battle grades 68 a splendid little war, part 2 the course of the war grades 68 kites and balloons go to war grades 68 people. On april 30, the american fleet in the pacific steamed to the philippines. Today, however, historians find less evidence for that claim. The great american newspaper war, part 2 yellow journalism grades 79 couse of the war a splendid little war, part 1 the first battle grades 68. How did yellow journalism help lead to the spanish american war. Spanishamerican war 1898, conflict between the united states and spain that ended spanish colonial rule in the americas and resulted in u. Historical context cuba, an island only 90 miles from the united states shore, had been a colony of spain since 1492. You will work by yourself to answer the following questions. The spanishamerican war lasted only about ten weeks in 1898. Check your understanding of yellow journalism with an interactive quiz and printable worksheet. Its impact has waxed and waned through american history. The war was fought largely over the independence of cuba.
The spanishamerican war web site examines the history of this 100 year old war and discusses issues raised in the pbs documentary film crucible of empire. Yellow journalism or yellow press newspapers used and continue to use sensationalism to headline news stories. You will receive your score and answers at the end. Saccullo name 8th grade social studies the spanish. During the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries, many powerful countries, including the united states, took control of smaller, weaker. Some of the most enduring and misleading myths about american journalism stem from the spanishamerican war. Yellow journalism and clickbait headline project for. The spanishamerican war was an armed military conflict between spain and the united states that took place from april to august 1898. Yellow journalism activity near the end of the 19th century yellow journalism became a very common practice in the american press. The amorous courtship of media and pundits is hardly a new phenomenon. Ultimately, yellow journalism would be one of the quintessential reasons why the us got involved in what eventually became known as the spanishamerican war. The spanishamerican war of 1898 was a military clash between the. The new soldiers were sent to training camps that lacked adequate supplies and effective leaders.
The spanishamerican war of 1898 was a military clash between the united states and spain. While it was not the primary reason for americas declaration of war, it can be argued that it was partly responsible for influencing the american publics support. It was started in part by the influence of yellow journalism after. Analyzing the spanishamerican war deltona high school. History us history before 1900 the spanish american war was fought between the united states and spain in 1898. Spanishamerican war stanford history education group.
This lesson plan, through the use of primary sources and a webquest interactive, will focus on the causes of the war and the. To define yellow journalism, it is a biased or exaggerated writing by journalists so that the attention of a widerange of audience can be captured, and in turn, be able to sell more newspapers for the public citizens. This yellow journalism agitated for war against spain by highlighting real and. Explore videos by eminent historians, timelines and online exhibitions, primary source documents, essays, and other resources that bring american history to life at home. Parents, families, and other caretakers of k12 students, in addition to k12 teachers, can register for free to access all the resources of the gilder lehrman website. In this lesson, students watch a documentary video, read a telegram describing spanish treatment of cubans, and examine an american campaign speech to explore the longterm reasons for why the us. Did yellow journalism fuel the outbreak of the spanishamerican. Yellow journalism and the beginning of the spanishamerican war. The spanish american war lasted only about ten weeks in 1898. Also see this library of congress media file on the spanishamerican war. Eleventh graders identify and examine the main causes and effects of the spanish american war.
This lesson introduces the influence of media on political events. Spanish american war tulpehocken area school district. This yellow journalism in the spanishamerican war lesson plan is suitable for 9th 12th grade. Maine, the spanishamerican war, and the role of the media during this conflict. And the spanish american war loudoun county public. But the first battle of the war took place in a spanish colony on the other side of the worldthe philippine islands. Timeline world history documentaries recommended for you. Techniques may include exaggerations of news events, scandalmongering, or sensationalism. Spanish american war yellow journalism evaluating sources objective what is yellow journalism. After learning about yellow journalism, students examine the documents to analyze what information has been sensationalized.
Yellow journalism and the spanish american war youtube. Worksheets are yellow journalism lesson plan1, yellow journalism assignment 5, teachers guide primary source set, saccullo name 8th grade social studies the spanish, chapter 21 resources, journalism, america becomes a world power, the spanish american war robin rawlins lake region high school. The spanishamerican war, 1898 main idea analyzing events how did the spanish try to avoid war with the united states. Jun 27, 2017 spanishamerican war yellow journalism activity. Maine was destroyed by an explosion in havana harbor, president mckinley sent a message to congress requesting authority to use the u. A b c d three hours three days three weeks three months what area of cuba did the united states take control of. You will work with your group members 3 people and rotate through each source to complete the activity. Attached is a pdf file with many handouts on the spanish american war and yellow journalism with additional handouts that can be added to the lesson where you see fit. Ultimately, yellow journalism would be one of the quintessential reasons why the us got involved in what eventually. Ultimately, yellow journalism would be one of the quintessential reasons why the us got involved in what eventually became known as the spanish american war. What role did yellow journalism play in the spanish american war. This activity gets students up and moving around the room to analyze seven different primary source documents displaying yellow journalism during the spanish american war. How yellow journalism sparked the spanishamerican war.
The teacher will give an overview of the role of yellow journalism in the spanishamerican war. Students write a newspaper based on events in the year 1898 using yellow journalism, the exaggeration of facts or events. Not a member, register for a gilder lehrman account. The war began on april 25, 1898 when the united states declared war on spain. Today the uss maine conjures images not of the war but of yellow journalism offshoots of which can be seen today.
My kids really had fun with it, and they enjoyed listening to each others responses. There are document based questions, reading passages, quote analysis, and vocabulary. Yellow journalism and the yellow press are american terms for journalism and associated newspapers that present little or no legitimate wellresearched news while instead using eyecatching headlines for increased sales. Please follow the steps below to complete the activity. This is a fun, quick warmup, exit, or homework project on yellow journalism to go along with a lesson on american imperialism or the spanishamerican war. Spain tensions soared, joseph pulitzer and william randolph hearst didnt let the facts spoil a good story. Vocabulary practice imperialism and the spanish american war 1.
Yellow journalism read the information in the source titled, yellow journalism. This activity gets students up and moving around the room to analyze seven different primary source documents displaying yellow journalism during the spanishamerican war. D yellow journalism of what was the purpose yellow journalism articles. Displaying all worksheets related to yellow journalism. The war began due to american demands that spain peacefully resolve the cuban fight for independencewhich had gone on for 30 years. The spanishamerican war, while dominating the media, also fueled the united states first media wars in the era of yellow journalism. Yellow press influenced american opinion to support the spanish american war. On april 11, 1898, two months after the battleship u. Yellow journalism in the spanishamerican war lesson plan. In this spanishamerican war worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the rough riders and yellow journalism.
Describe the relationship between spain, cuba and the philippines at the turn of the twentieth century. User account gilder lehrman institute of american history. Yellow journalism is sometimes given too much credit for the united states involvement in the spanishamerican war. The long and tawdry history of yellow journalism in america. Introduce the yellow journalism newspaper assignment. State department office of history link on us diplomacy and yellow journalism and another link on the spanishamerican war 1898. Read the historical context below in preparation for document analysis later. Apparently, the cause of the spanishamerican war began through the practice of yellow journalism in the united states. It lasted less than 3 months and resulted in cubas independence as well as the us annexing puerto rico, guam, and the philippines. Spanishamerican war yellow journalism activity american. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Although the sinking of the maine provided an immediate trigger for the spanishamerican war, longterm us military and economic interests provide a more nuanced context for the us invasion of cuba.
In 1898, the united states went to war to help cuba win. But there was a golden age of yellow journalism, back in the 1890s, when fake news helped start a war. Yellow journalism the spanishamerican war americas. The students will recreate a probable headline and newspaper from the date assigned by the teacher. Led by newspaper owners william randolph hearst and joseph pulitzer. Click for more fascinating facts about the war or download the comprehensive worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment. Spanish american war theme unit free worksheets and no. Attached is a pdf file with many handouts on the spanishamerican war and yellow journalism with additional handouts that can be added to the lesson where you see fit. The rise of yellow journalism helped to create a climate conducive to the outbreak of international conflict and the expansion of u. The teacher will assign a date in 1898 to each group that relates to events of the spanishamerican war. The spanishamerican war is often referred to as the first media war. Wanted to avoid war in cuba yellow journalism and public supported war in april 1898, president.
Major battles took place in the spanish colonies of cuba and the philippines. Did yellow journalism fuel the outbreak of the spanish. Use the documents to complete this timeline of the war. It ended the spanish colonial rule in the americas.
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