Spanish-American War
Grade 5•45 minutes•Virginia Social Studies Standards of Learning
Learning Objective
I can identify the countries that were involved in the Spanish-American War and explain the causes of the war.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Name the two main countries involved in the Spanish-American War.
2. What was the name of William Randolph Hearst's newspaper mentioned in the video?
3. Describe how Hearst's newspaper portrayed Spain in the lead-up to the Spanish-American War.
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
How the Media Started the Spanish-American War | Citizen Hearst | American Experience | PBS
American Experience | PBS