5a Vocab Flashcard

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Large Caribbean island south of Florida

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Cuba

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Exaggerated news reports

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Yellow Journalism

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Naval ship explosion in Havana Harbor

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USS Maine

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Opponents of the government in power

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Rebels

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Truce or ceasefire agreement between warring nations

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Armistice

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State of mistrust or fear between countries

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Tension

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U.S. acquired islands after war

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The Philippines

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Small island acquired by the U.S. after war

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Guam

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Harbor on Cuba's west coast where USS Maine exploded

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Havana

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A country that is independent but controlled by another country.

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Protectorate