Critical Thought and Analysis of Spanish American War You should be writing in your own words. The goal of these assignments is to encourage critical thought and analysis.
Each answer will be a minimum of two pages and answers that do not fulfill the basic requirements will not be graded (meaning that you earn a 0). Answers should be double spaced with one-inch margins. Do not rewrite the question and only put your name on the top of the first page. Include a bibliography and be sure to include in-text citation whenever you borrow an idea from a source. Writing Assignment #2 is due by March 3rd. The drop box and Turn It In are located in Week #6.
How did America evolve from its isolationist tendencies to ones of creating an “American Empire”? How did America become involved in a war with Spain and what did the United States gain from this “splendid little war” – The Spanish-American War?