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This The Spanish–American War lesson plan also includes:
- “Splendid Little War”: The Spanish-American War (.pdf)
- Journalism and the Spanish-American War WebQuest
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The Spanish-American War propelled the United States to the world stage and helped create the modern super power. Using web-based primary sources and a WebQuest format, young scholars consider the causes and outcomes for the war. Working as newspaper reporters during the time, they present their findings as newspaper articles.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the WebQuest activity to explore the Spanish-American War
Classroom Considerations
- Learners need to access the Internet for research
- Resource is second of four in "The Birth of an American Empire" series
Pros
- Activity is creative and allows for primary skills practice
- Role play allows exploration of perspective
Cons
- Some research links are no longer active