Directions: Pretend that you are a newspaper editor in the late 1800's. America is involved in a heated conflict with Spain over the Spanish treatment of the Cubans. You are approaching your deadline and still haven't come up with a riveting cover story. However, things change when you hear late breaking news that the USS Maine has just blown up off the coast of Cuba. Use this news to create a sensational cover that will pull in readers and sell lots of copies. Be sure to include a name for your newspaper, headline and short summary (in the top box), and an illustration.


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