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  2. U.S. History
  3. American Imperialism
  4. Spanish-American War
Topic: U.S. History
Time Period: American Imperialism

Spanish-American War

Although the sinking of the Maine provided an immediate trigger for the Spanish-American War, long-term US military and economic interests provide a more nuanced context for the US invasion of Cuba. 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 long-term reasons for why the US invaded Cuba in 1898.

[Teacher Materials updated 09/22/21.]

Image: Photo of Cuban insurgents taken by Strohmeyer & Wyman in 1899. From the Library of Congress.

Image: Photo of Cuban insurgents taken by Strohmeyer & Wyman in 1899. From the Library of Congress.

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