Spanish-American War
Grade 5 · Social Studies · 45 min· Virginia Social Studies Standards Of Learning
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify the countries that were involved in the Spanish-American War and explain the causes of the war.
Warm-Up Video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
How the Media Started the Spanish-American War | Citizen Hearst | American Experience | PBS
Practice Questions
7 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“According to the video, which country was portrayed as "Enemy Number One" by William Randolph Hearst's newspaper? According to the video, what was one reason William Randolph Hearst's newspaper wanted to go to war with Spain? According to the video, what event involving the USS Maine further increased tensions between the United States and Spain?”
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