"Remember the Maine," Teller Amendment, USS Maine, Yellow Journalism

Why did the explosion of the USS Maine lead to increased public support for war with Spain, even though there was no clear evidence that Spain was responsible? This lesson and activity examines the background and impact of the explosion of the USS Maine, yellow journalism, and the Teller Amendment before Congress declared war on Spain. 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 - “Remember the Maine” primary source political cartoon analysis with scaffolding questions
Remember the Maine reading passage with scaffolding questions
The Teller Amendment primary source text analysis with scaffolding questions
Application/Closing/Higher-Order Thinking Assessment: How did the explosion of the USS Maine and the passing of the Teller Amendment shape the United States’ role in global affairs and its relationship with Cuba?
Answer key for teachers (suggested)
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