American Imperialism

Today's Agenda:

Cover of the November 16, 1896 issue of Puck magazine titled "She is getting too feeble to hold them," depicting Spanish queen Maria Christina of Austria struggling to hold two strong boys, "Cuba" and "Philippine Islands" from trying to free themselves.This media file is in the public domain in the United States.

• The Spanish-American War: Conclusion
• Crucible of Empire: documentary on the S-A War
• Question: How does the Spanish American War reflect an imperialistic foreign policy at the turn of the 20th century? (Use specific examples from what we read in the textbook, the Spirit readings, and the Zinn reading.)
• Evaluating contemporary conflicts: Are we really much different?

HW: Enjoy spending time with your family over the winter recess!