Directions: View the film, "The Spanish American War," from United Streaming, Inc. Then, answer the following reflection below in paragraph form.

• What is "yellow journalism," and how did this tabloid-type reporting lead to war? Who were the journalists responsible for this reporting? Are their names familiar?
  
• Many considered America to be an imperial and colonial power no different than other European powers during that time. Why did they believe this? Provide two examples
  
• How did African Americans contribute to the conflict. Provide two examples.
  
• John Hay described this conflict as, "a splendid little war." Provide the reasoning for why he said this. Provide two facts to strengthen your answer.