Treaty of Paris 1898

How did the Treaty of Paris 1898 change the role of the United States in the world? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the 1898 Treaty of Paris ending the Spanish-American War. Students will analyze primary and secondary source documents. They’ll then answer corresponding scaffolding questions. They will answer the final summary question to apply their knowledge.

Included in this resource:

Do Now - “Uncle Sam” 1899 expansion primary source political cartoon Washington Evening Star analysis with scaffolding questions
The Treaty of Paris 1898 reading passage with scaffolding questions
Exploring the Four Treaties of Paris comparing and contrasting activity with rubric
Timeline
World Map
Venn diagram
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: Why did the 1898 Treaty of Paris lead to a debate over American imperialism, and how did it impact the United States’ influence in other countries?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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