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- Copy of The Star magazine or The National Enquirer
- News article on the explosion on the USS Maine (See http://www.spanamwar.com/> and click on
- Journalism and the War”)
- Student work from Session 1
- Lead the students in defining yellow journalism. Students might better understand this concept by using obvious contemporary examples such those found in The Star magazine or The National Enquirer. The Spanish American War Centennial Website <http://www.spanamwar.com/> has extensive information on journalism and the war (click on “Journalism and the War”). Explain to students the role of the media and public opinion in influencing President McKinley’s decision to declare war on Spain.
- Instruct students to write their own yellow journalism story of what happened on the USS Maine. Encourage students to use the basic facts related to the incident but to exaggerate and embellish them in order to inflame opinion against the Spanish. Remind students that Spain was seen as the enemy who reportedly treated the Cubans poorly and would not grant Cuba independence. Encourage students also to write a story that would make people want to buy their newspaper.
- Encourage students to share their accounts with the class when completed.
- Discuss with students the outcomes of the war and the territory acquired by the United States.
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