Spanish-American War Flashcard

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Who was the governor of Cuba tasked with crushing the rebellion?

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General Valeriano Weyler

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What was the nickname given to General Valeriano Weyler?

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The Butcher

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Which American newspapers publishers used yellow journalism to sensationalize the Cuban War for Independence?

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Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst

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What event led to the declaration of war against Spain by the US? Options: The Battle of San Juan Hill, The Teller Amendment, The sinking of the USS Maine, The Treaty of Paris

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The sinking of the USS Maine

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Who led the modern US warships to victory at Manila Bay in the Philippines?

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Commodore Matthew Perry

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How many Americans died from combat during the Spanish-American War?

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385

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What was the name of the amendment that stated the US would not make Cuba a colony?

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Teller Amendment

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What did the Platt Amendment give the US the right to do in Cuba?

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Lease a base in Cuba forever, Establish a permanent military base, Intervene for the preservation of Cuban independence.

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Which country did the US acquire as a result of the Treaty of Paris? Options: Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba, Philippines

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Philippines

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Who led the Rough Riders in the Battle of San Juan Hill?

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Theodore Roosevelt