Why did the U S invade Cuba You

Why did the U. S. invade Cuba? You will need… -Your notebook -Documents from the front table -Blank chart from the front table

• In June 1898, the U. S. sent troops into Cuba. Today we are going to investigate why. I will play the following movie twice. Both times, listen for all the different possible reasons why the U. S. chose to invade Cuba. The first time, just listen. • http: //historicalthinkingmatters. org/spanishamericanwar/ • The second time take notes about anything that might help you answer the question… Why did the U. S. invade Cuba?

• Share some possible reasons the movie presented for why the U. S. invaded Cuba. • Which hypotheses do you favor? Student Hypotheses

• Based on the song we read yesterday titled “Awake! United States!” fill in your graphic organizer. • Which hypothesis does this support? (E. O. M. ) • Hand out Spanish American War Documents A and B. • Read each document in pairs one at a time and discuss guiding questions as a whole class. • Fill in graphic organizer for these sources Graphic Organizer

“Awake United States!” • This song was rushed into print between the sinking of the Maine on February 15, 1898, and the declaration of war on April 25, 1898. Eagle soar on high, and sound the battle cry! And how proudly sailed the warship Maine, a Nation’s pride, without a stain! A wreck she lies, her sailors slain. By two-faced butchers, paid by Spain! Eagle soar on high, And sound the battle cry Wave the starry flag! In mud it shall not drag!

• Look back at the list of hypothesis on the board. • How do these sources support or contest any of the hypotheses? • Are any hypotheses more convincing to you now? • Do you think the U. S. invaded Cuba for humanitarian reasons? Why or why not? • Should we add any new hypotheses? Change or eliminate any existing hypotheses? Discussion