USII.5A - Spanish American War

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The Spanish-American war was the United States fighting which country?

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Spain

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The main reason for the Spanish - American War was control over the country of _______.

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Cuba

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False, exaggerated news stories were called -

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yellow journalism

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Spain ended up sinking which US boat? Options: USS Maine, USS Delaware, Lusitania, Titanic

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USS Maine

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Which of the following countries was NOT claimed by the US following the Spanish - American War: Guam, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic

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Dominican Republic

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What's the name of the group of soldiers led by Theodore Roosevelt?

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Rough Riders

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After the Spanish - American War, the United States was recognized as a ______ ______.

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World Power

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The Spanish-American War was a very short war, lasting only about 3 months.

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True

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Theodore Roosevelt later became President of the United States after becoming a hero in the Spanish - American War.

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True

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The United States had investments in Cuba which angered the Spanish and led to conflict -

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True