Final Writing Assignment
Left: American print by Kurz and Allison, created ca. 1898, depicting a naval battle fought on May 1, 1898, in Manila Bay, the Philippines. Right: Photograph of Cuban refugees waiting for Red Cross food, 1898.
Was the declaration
of war justified?
Now use "Write It" to expand your outline into an essay that answers the question:
Was the U.S. justified in going to war with Spain in 1898?
Your argument will consist of claims and counterclaims that you can support with evidence. Your essay should cite the role of yellow journalism, the explanations that politicians gave for the necessity of the war, and the debate over U.S. foreign policy. While you should include historical facts from this lesson, your argument should also be informed by the conclusions you have drawn from the evidence.
You will have the option to upload your assignment, provide a link, or write the essay in an online editor. Click "Write It" to get started.
Calderwood Writing Course: U.S. History
