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Purpose: What you will learn:
This lesson will teach
you about President William McKinley's foreign
policy regarding the United States' decision to
annex the Philippines. You will read examples of
his policy from different years, and compare his
speeches and statements to his actions.
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Steps to Complete Your
Investigation
1.
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Analyze an excerpt
from President William McKinley's First
Inaugural Address.
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2.
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Study the history
of the Spanish-American War. Click
here for a link to a Net Investigation
on the history of the Spanish-American War.
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3.
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4.
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Closing
Activity
Here are two options for
a closing activity. Your teacher will tell you which one(s)
to complete.
1.
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Analyze paired passages:
two quotes
stated by President McKinley.
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2.
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