Spanish American War

(US1 Due Oct 19, US2 Due Oct 20)
Answer the following questions on Chapter 12 (pgs 297-313)

1. What were two reasons for an expansionist foreign policy?

2. Look at the list of "instances of the use of United States armed forces abroad" on pg. 298:

    --What do many of these have in common?

    -- How does Henry Cabot Lodge explain this on pg. 299?

3. Why did the US go to war with Spain?

4. What was the position of American labor unions towards the war (before it started)?

5. What was the American relationship to Cuba after the war? (hint: Platt Amendment).

6. What territories did the US gain as a result of the war?

7. Predict: what do you think was one result of the US presence in the Philippines?

Finish Chapter 12 by Oct 26

Essay 2:

Extra Credit Opportunity:
Due by Friday, Oct. 28

Write a short essay (5 paragraphs) about William Walker and his filibustering activities in Mexico and Nicaragua.

--What were his goals?
--How does this fit into the context of American history?
(what sort of ideas would justify his actions?)