Though short in duration, the Spanish-American War is an integral part of history. The video discusses the causes of the war, what brought the 13-week war to a close, and describes the conflict between democratic ideals and racist attitudes. 

Concepts

spanish colonialism, the spanish-american war, wartime, wars, spain, american history, imperialism, american imperialism, military history

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils create newspaper articles describing the reasons the war started
• Guide learners to create political cartoons based on wartime events 

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a free PBS membership

Pros

• The video is a good introduction to the Spanish-American War and is perfect to use during Hispanic Heritage Month
• Uses primary sources, such as photos, to add interest

Cons

• None