Spanish American War

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Territories gained as a result of the Spanish-American war include Puerto Rico, Spain, and-

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Philippines

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What ship had a huge explosion that killed 260 Americans?

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The USS Maine

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What was the cause of the conflict between Cuba and Spain?

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Cuba wanted independence from Spain

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Which territory did the United States NOT take as a territory and gave them independence? Options: Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines, Cuba

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Cuba

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What was the name of volunteer soldiers?

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Rough riders

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What did the United States gain after the Spanish-American War?

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More land

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What is yellow journalism?

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A kind of writing that exaggerates the news to shock and attract readers.

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What caused the Spanish-American War?

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Americans blaming Spain for the United States Navy ship, U.S.S. Maine, exploding in a Cuban harbor.

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What did the United States do after the U.S.S. Maine exploded?

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Congress declared war on Spain.

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What happened to Cuba after the Spanish-American War?

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Cuba became an independent country.