The Spanish American War was one of the first instances of Fake News! Watch this video and then go to The Story of the World Book 4 pages 150-155
The Spanish American War happened not only in the Philippines, but also in Cuba and had long term effects that we are still feeling now.
This video is rather fast, so you might have to watch a few times.
Questions
What happened to the Spanish Empire at this time?
Who was José Rizal?
Where did he live?
Where did he go to university?
What book did he write?
Why was the book popular?
Even today Philippines need to study this book. true or false?
What did people in Cuba think about the book?
Why did the newspapers exaggerate the news?
Which newspaper did William Randolph Hearst own?
Who was Joseph Pullitzer?
What happened on February 15, 1898?
What happened on April 19, 1898?
Who was Assistant Secretary of the Navy?
What did he order the Navy to do?
Where did he actually go? What did he do there?
What did the Treaty of Paris. do?
Why were the Philippines angry about this?
What happened in 1901? How was the government organized?
For more information go here: https://www.history.com/news/6-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-spanish-american-war
Homework:
You are in the Philippine congress. Write a report about the war and the aftermath. What suggestions do you have to finally get freedom for the Philippines?
Alternative Homework:
You are Jose Rizal, a wealthy young man. Why did you write a novel? How did you get your point across about Spanish rule?
Rachael Alice Orbach
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