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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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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source: American Imperialism: Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of primary sources that explores the Spanish-American War.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Writing in u.s. History: Imperialism and Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
Trace the causes and debates that led to the Spanish-American War, including "yellow journalism" press coverage, President McKinley's declaration of war, and sentiments about imperialism. In this interactive lesson from WGBH, students...
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Stanford University

Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Spanish American War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learners use primary source documents to investigate central historical questions. In this investigation students study the Spanish-American War by watching a documentary video, reading a telegram...
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Spanish American War Chronology

For Students 9th - 10th
All the information you could want on the Spanish-American War. Both Spanish and American information. A chronology, first hand accounts, weapons profiles, medicine in the war and much more.
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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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Other

Historical Thinking Matters: Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
This award-winning site has everything you need for online lessons or independent study about the Spanish-American War. Uses an inquiry-based approach with lots of primary sources, and the material can be used in conjunction with almost...
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: War in Puerto Rico

For Students 9th - 10th
Click on Puerto Rico at the top of this page for a list of first-hand accounts of war in Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War, including the capture of Richard Harding Davis and much more.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Action Reports, First Hand Accounts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains action reports and first-hand accounts of the war in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. A wealth of information here.
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Other

The Spanish Wars: Spanish American Wars of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
A descriptive history of the independence movements in Europe and South America which contributed to the Spanish American Wars from the fifteenth century onward.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: The Transport Service

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains historical information on the transportation of soldiers who fought in the Spanish-American War. It discusses the difficulties of moving so many soldiers to Cuba and the Philippines.
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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: The Report of the 34th Michigan Volunteer Infantry

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative website from the Spanish American War Centennial provides information gathered from letters and diaries on the 34th Volunteer Infantry.
Primary
Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Puerto Rican Naval Campaign, 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
A wealth of information regarding Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War. You will find info on their army, navy, infantry and some first hand accounts.
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PBS

Crucible of Empire: Spanish American War Resources for Teachers

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find a collection of resources assembled by the producers of a PBS documentary about the Spanish-American War that supports classroom instruction on various aspects of the war. Includes interviews with historians; a transcript of the...
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Stanford University

Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: American Imperialism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The American Imperialism Unit covers the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War. The lessons approach historical inquiry from different angles. One asks young scholars to consider...
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Stanford University

Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: Philippine American War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read primary source documents to solve a problem surrounding a historical question. This document-based inquiry lesson allows students to examine how advocates and critics of American...
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ProProfs

Pro Profs: Spanish American War Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this 10 question quiz on the Spanish-American War.
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California Digital Library

Calisphere: Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring the Spanish American War can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
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California Digital Library

Calisphere: Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring the Spanish American War can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
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SparkNotes

Spark Notes: The Spanish American War Review Test

For Students 9th - 10th
This 50 question review test covers the Spanish American War.
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Henry J. Sage

Sage American History: The Republic of Texas and the Mexican American War

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on the history of Texas framed in a discussion of Spanish colonization to help readers better understand events leading to the Mexican-American War. With bullet pointed facts and links to primary source material.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: About the Spanish Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive resource covering many aspects of the Spanish Civil War. First read an overview of the conflict before looking at the many primary sources related to the war.
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Library of Congress

Loc: World of 1898: Chronology of Puerto Rico in the Spanish American War

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this page from the Library of Congress for a chronology of events in Puerto Rico during and after the Spanish-American War.

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