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Spanish American War

For Students 5th - 12th Standards
Today, Cuba and America sometimes struggle with diplomatic relations, but did you know that America went to war against Spain to free Cuba? Learners examine many interesting facts related to the Spanish American War using an informative...
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Spanish American War in Motion Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
A great web site about the first war that was ever filmed in motion pictures. Very complete collection on all aspects of the Spanish-American War.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Theodore Roosevelt and the Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
What was Teddy Roosevelt's role in the Spanish-American War? Understand how Roosevelt functioned before and during this tumultuous time in the United States.
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Library of Congress

Loc: The World of 1898: The Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress offers this detailed history of the Spanish American War from historical papers. Includes manuscripts, maps, and illustrations, and an excellent overview essay.
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PBS

Pbs: Crucible of Empire, the Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this is the companion site to the film, it still provides much information on the Spanish American war and era through an interactive timeline. You can also view and listen to songs that were popular during that time.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Spanish American War in the Philippines (1898)

For Students 9th - 10th
After giving a general summary of the Spanish-American War in the Western Hemisphere, the course of the war as waged in the Philippines is explained. See how the Philippines was annexed to the United States.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Spanish American War History

For Students 9th - 10th
Study details of the Spanish-American War in 1898. Identify battles which took place over the year, important people, and more.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Literature of Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides links to some of the prominent authors during the Spanish-American War from Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the United States.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Private James Roxberry: u.s.m.c. At Guantanamo Bay

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source material presents a letter written by Private James Roxbury, June 12-13, 1898 recounting events at Camp McCalla, Playa del Este during the Spanish-American War.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: r.f. Shier: Uss Eagle: Capture of Santa Domingo

For Students 9th - 10th
Letter from R. F. Shier, of the USS EAGLE, written to his family about the capture of the Santa Domingo and the landings at Guantanamo during the Spanish-American War.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Letter: Raton Range

For Students 9th - 10th
Letter dated July 21, 1898, with a description of the fight by one of Raton's soldiers who was there during the Spanish-American War.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The Signaling at Cuzco Well

For Students 9th - 10th
Primary source material offers an account of the actions of Pvt. John Fitzgerald and Sgt. John Quick signaling for help during the Spanish-American War battle at Cuzco Well.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Winston Churchill in Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the time Winston Churchill spent in Cuba before American involvement in the Spanish-American War.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Diary of Private Wilfred Langley: u.s.m.c.'s First Marine Battalion

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish American War Centennial Website presents the diary of Private Wilfred Langley who was part of the U.S.M.C.'s First Marine Battalion (Reinforced) capture of Guantanamo in Cuba.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The Death of Private James Mc Colgan, u.s.m.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcription of an article from the National Tribune about the death of the first American killed on Cuban soil during the Spanish-American war.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: C. F. Smitch of the Uss Vulcan Writes Home to His Lady

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish American War Centennial Website presents a letter written by member of the USS Vulcan, C. F. Smith, about the death and burial of a fellow soldier in Cuba during the war.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Martin Anthony Schuster's: The Spanish American War: Part I

For Students 9th - 10th
First-hand account of the experiences of the 6th Missouri Volunteer Infantry, Company A, as seen through the eyes of one man during the Spanish American War and the U.S. occupation of Cuba.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Letter From Charles Hamilton: Battleship Maine: Havana Harbor

For Students 9th - 10th
Letter by Charles Hamilton, Apprentice, 1st Class on the Battleship Maine, writing to his father from Havana Harbor during the Spanish-American War ten days before the ship exploded and Charles Hamilton was lost.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Captain George F. Elliott: Fight at Cuzco: Follow Up Report

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow-up report by Captain George F. Elliott on the fight at Cuzco Well during the Spanish-American War. This report attempts to correct errors made in the first report sent by Captain George F. Elliot.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: A Wisconsin Marine Fights at Guantanamo

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing the experience of the U.S. Marine, First Marine Battalion as they were the first to land in Cuba, leading the assault and capture at Guantanamo during the Spanish-American War.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Chaplain Harry Jones: Conducts a Funeral Ashore

For Students 9th - 10th
Account written by Rev. Harry Jones, who served as the chaplain aboard the Battleship TEXAS. Chaplain Jones went ashore to aid the wounded and bury the dead as the First Marine Battalion was fighting to secure Guantanamo during the...
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Private Frank Keeler: Writes of the Fight at Cuzco Well

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish American War Centennial Website presents an account of the fight at Cuzco Well from Private Frank Keeler, First Marine Battalion, Company D.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Sergeant Charles Hampton Smith, u.s.m.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcription of letters written concerning the death of Sergeant Charles Hampton Smith, U.S.M.C. First Marine Battalion, Company D during the Spanish-American War.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The Qualities of the Lee Navy Rifle, Model 1895

For Students 9th - 10th
Article originally appeared in the New York Sun in June, 1898, addressed the qualities of the Lee rifle used by the naval forces and marines during the Spanish American War.

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