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Chapter 26.1

The Spanish-American War: How 1898 Changed U.S. Foreign Policy Forever

Discover how a four-month conflict transformed the United States into a global power, reshaping foreign policy through territorial expansion, naval dominance, and imperial ambition.


What You'll Learn

Yellow journalism by Hearst and Pulitzer fueled public support for war.
Admiral Dewey's Manila Bay victory established crucial American naval dominance.
The Treaty of Paris transferred Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico to America.
The Platt Amendment limited Cuban sovereignty despite nominal post-war independence.

What You'll Practice

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Students analyze how yellow journalism shaped public opinion toward military intervention.

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Learners identify key treaty terms and territorial outcomes from the 1898 conflict.

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Practice questions test understanding of amendments, imperialism, and foreign policy shifts.

Why This Matters

Understanding the Spanish-American War equips students to analyze how economic interests, media influence, and military power shape a nation's foreign policy decisions with lasting global consequences.

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Yellow Journalism
Imperialism
Naval Strategy
Treaty Analysis
Foreign Policy
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