A Short History of the United States Part 59

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---- 464, 465.--_a_. Why was Harrison chosen President?

_b_. What is "tariff reform"? What is "reciprocity"? Do you consider such a method wise or not? Why?

---- 466, 467.--_a_. Why was silver demonetized? What is meant by the word "demonetization"?

_b_. What was the Sherman Silver Law? What effect did it have upon business?

_c_. Was there any reason for the fear on the part of business men?

_d_. Why was Harrison defeated in 1892?

---- 468, 469.--_a_. Why did money become scarce in the summer of 1893?

_b_. How did the repeal of the Sherman Law affect confidence in the future of business?

_c_. Describe the Chicago Exhibition. What is the advantage of such an exhibition?

---- 470, 471.--_a_. Who were the leading candidates for the presidency in 1896? What principles did they stand for?

_b_. Explain the provisions of the Dingley Tariff.

_c_. Ask some business man what he thinks of the wisdom of changing the tariff very often.

CHAPTER 45

---- 472, 473.--_a_. What promises had the Spaniards made to the Cubans and how had they kept them?

_b_. What do you think of Weyler's policy?

_c_. Could the Spanish war have been avoided?

-- 474.--_a_. Why could not Admiral Dewey remain at Hong Kong?

_b_. Describe the battle of Manila Bay. What were the results of this action?

---- 475-477.--_a_. Why were the American people on the Atlantic seacoast alarmed? Were the harbors well defended?

_b_. Compare the American and the Spanish Atlantic fleets. Why was the voyage of the _Oregon_ important?

---- 478, 479.--_a_. Describe the harbor of Santiago. What advantages did it possess for the Spaniards?

_b_. How did Hobson try to prevent the escape of the Spanish fleet?

_c_. Describe the encounter between the two fleets.

_d_. To what was this great success due?

---- 480-482.--_a_. From what parts of the country did the volunteers come?

_b_. Why was there so much confusion in the army?

_c_. Describe the Santiago campaign and the suffering of the soldiers.

_d_. Describe the Porto Rico expedition. Why did General Miles land on the southern coast?

---- 483-485.--_a_. Why were the soldiers needed after Dewey's victory?

_b_. Give the conditions of peace. Exactly what was the condition as to Cuba?

_c_. Why are the Hawaiian Islands important to the United States?

GENERAL QUESTIONS

_a_. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a tariff?

_b_. What important matters have been definitely settled during the past one hundred years?

_c_. What are some of the problems now before the American people?

_d_. Should the United States be a "world power"?

TOPICS FOR SPECIAL WORK

_a_. Present condition of any part of the United States or dependent territories.

_b_. Any campaign or battle of the Spanish War.

_c_. Present political parties and their principles.

SUGGESTIONS TO THE TEACHER

Interesting const.i.tutional questions will inevitably arise in teaching this section, but the events are too recent to admit of dogmatizing on lines of policy. The Spanish War and the Philippine trouble are too near to be properly judged, and the facts only should be taught. The duties and responsibilities resting upon the United States through its closer connection with all parts of the world can, however, be emphasized without the display of partisan spirit. Furthermore, the causes of present prosperity and the industrial advantages of the United States may well demand attention. Throughout every part of this section, also, the importance of good citizens.h.i.+p, in the broadest sense of the word, should receive special emphasis.

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