Spanish-American War (One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful' Parody) - @MrBettsClass

Remember the Maine... and the causes and effects of the Spanish-American War with the Mr. Betts Boy Band!

New Schedule: Why Matters on Tuesdays, Historical Parody/Skits on Thursday

Down in Cuba, the people were
Oppressed by Spain and the General Weyler
And the U.S., they saw this mess
As a chance to expand and spread business

Hearst and Pulitzer spread war fever with Yellow Journalism

Remember the Maine, to Hell with Spain, we want war
Though there’s no evidence to pin blame on Spain for
The explosion, the public is still in uproar
Calling for
The Spanish-American War
Dewey beats Spain at Manilla Bay
Once again a Spanish Armada is filleted
Because wooden ships are no match for our navy
The crowd roars
It’s a splendid little war
Oh, oh
Spanish-American War

You want a thrill, take San Juan Hill
After Buffalo Soldiers, get credit still
The war was quick, and Spain got licked
Less of our troops died fighting than getting sick

Cuba, Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico
Are ours now what could go wrong

We don’t keep Cuba ‘cause of the Teller Amendment
But can intervene for peace without their consent
And have Guantanamo Bay for imprisonment
All because
The Spanish-American War
No self-rule goes to Puerto Rico
A territory, they get citizenship though
They have a limited voice ‘cause they cannot vote
There’s still more
The Spanish-American War

Remember the Maine, and to Hell with Spain
Remember the Maine
Remember the Maine, and to Hell with Spain
Remember the Maine

The Philippines fought, wanting their independence
Guerilla war waged between them and the US
4,000 American troops died, that is ten
Times more than
The Spanish-American War
We kept them and Guam so we’d gain access
To China’s markets, Europe’s spheres of influence
Better open the door, our empire’s commenced
The crowd roars
It’s a splendid little war
Oh, oh
It’s a splendid little war
Oh, oh
Spanish-American War

[zachm]

I think my teacher thinks I'm crazy, because the entire test I sang this under my breath

[jaybellsaoi]

This is one of my favorite songs... Amazing! Plus it is historically accurate.

[justanothercayleb]

I remember that I was the only one in my 7th grade History class that knew about the Spanish American war. Memories.

[bridgermcbee]

This guy deserves more credit and respect

[Jordi-pekl]

My social studies teacher is obsessed with ur videos, she plays ur songs.

[notwoodyjaehyun]

MY TEACHER PLAYED THIS IM CLASS AND WHEN EVERYONE SAW IT WAS ONE DIRECTION EVERY SINGLE PERSON LOOKED AT ME AND I WAS FREAKIN OUT

[ricardoojeda]

This has been absolutely amazing🤣. The way the lyrics were arranged, flawless!!!

Greetings from a history teacher from Puerto Rico.

[eli-eujy]

*Two reasons I came here*
*1: I love Mr Betts videos*
*2: I love One Direction*

[vaannebilim]

This war was a backstab from a nation that Spain helped to rise

[directionerforever]

Dude! This video is GREAT! I love One Direction more than anything! Will you make more videos with their songs? PLEASE! I love this!

[nevapure]

You really helped me out!!! You should have a million Keep doing what you do and maybe you'll get there!

[laurahoagland]

I DON'T KNOW WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN AND WHY I HAVEN'T FOUND YOU BEFORE BUT THIS WAS BRILLIANT AND YOU'RE BRILLIANT AND THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BESTOWING YOUR GIFTS ONTO US. But yeah, we're gonna start learning about the Spanish-American War this week in my class and I had just watched my teacher's video and then I stumbled upon this and they LINE UP WITH EACH OTHER AND IT'S FANTASTIC and I plan on memorizing this and spreading the wealth among my peers. Have a great February to everyone!
(And no, I don't know the other wars, but I have a couple months until May so YEAH, CRAMMING!)

[gisellyg]

I took my US history regents like 2 weeks ago and this video really helped me in the thematic essay. I was writing about expansion and I chose to write about the Philippines and connected it to the Spanish American War so in order to remember info about it, I tried to remember the lyrics and it really helped. I got a 98 on my regents. Thank you for this video! :)

[cthklh]

I don't know if you take requests but could you do a video on Creating a new Nation? It's what we're doing in class.

[Emily-lgcq]

10/10 would use these videos to study for an EOC again

[RandomUnfunnyBean]

Not only is this educational it's also a complete banger🔥

[bridgette]

Our Spanish American War test was yesterday!

[thanosvids]

Man these songs are so good this one was better than boss tweed where do you come with this amazing content I can’t get enough of these videos please never ever stop this makes my day so much I love the videos keep them up

[illxune]

Love your songs. It explains a lot. Can you do one on the panama canal? Anyway my teacher thinks that your songs are the best. All of the whole advanced 6th grade sings them lol. I don't like the use of the H-word but the video sure makes up for it. I wish I was in your class.

[michelleshort]

This made me laugh so hard after a really difficult day. Thanks for being you!!!