Spanish- American War Flashcard

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What was the impact of newspaper headlines such as this one?

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They influenced public opinion and Americans pushed for war.

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What is the best title for the chart? Options: Contributions of the Rough Riders, Results of the Spanish American War, Effects of Exaggerated News Reports, Reasons for the Spanish American War

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Reasons for the Spanish American War

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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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What idea does this political cartoon best support after the Spanish American War?

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World Power

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What was the name of volunteer soldiers that went into Cuba to drive out the Spanish?

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Rough riders

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What is yellow journalism?

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A type of journalism that rarely relies on facts and is prone to exaggeration.

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Who was the president of the United States during the Spanish American War?

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William McKinley

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Theodore Roosevelt and his "Rough Riders" fought at which battle?

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The Battle of San Juan Hill

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What was the letter called that insulted president McKinley, written by the Spanish Minister to the U.S. that caused American anger?

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de Lome Letter

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What territories did the U.S. gain following the Spanish American War? Options: Guam, Puerto Rico, The Philippines; California, New Mexico, Nevada; Alaska, Hawaii, The Philippines; Guam, Puerto Rice, Hawaii

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Guam, Puerto Rico, The Philippines