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In this lesson, students analyze primary sources in an effort to answer the central historical question: What sank the Maine? The teacher introduces the concept of media sensationalism and shows a painting of the Maine�__s destruction and a propaganda song blaming the Spanish. Students then receive opposing newspaper accounts from Hearst�__s New York Herald and the New York Times; for each, they fill out a graphic organizer and/or guiding questions. A class discussion explores how the reporting of news influences readers�__ opinions. For homework, students explain--using textual evidence--which account they find more believable.

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