The Spanish American War

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What nation became independent from the Spanish?

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Cuba

Front

What battleship was sunk by an explosion from accident or a Spanish mine?

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U.S.S. Maine

Front

What European Nation was blamed for the destruction of the U.S.S. Maine?

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Spain

Front

Where did the U.S.S. Maine destruction take place?

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Havana Harbor

Front

What government was placed in Cuba?

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Military

Front

What is the battleship that was sent to Havana Harbor to protect Cuba?

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U.S.S. Maine

Front

What is the Platt Amendment?

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This limited Cuba's right to make treaties and allowed the United States to intervene in Cuban affairs.

Front

What is yellow journalism?

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Pulitzer and Hearst exchanged news stories.

Front

What is the Anti-Imperialist League?

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A group that opposed the creation of an American colonial empire.