The Cuban Rebellion - April 1898

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What factor did NOT lead to Americans being so concerned about what has happening on this little island of Cuba? Proximity to the US, Brutal Spanish rule, America had many businesses tied to Cuba, America believed in isolationism and wasn't overly involved

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America believed in isolationism and wasn't overly involved

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The Cuban Rebellion took place in April of which year?

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1898

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What event raised the Cuban situation to a crisis stage in February? Options: The sinking of a Spanish ship, The explosion of the USS Maine, A peace treaty with Spain, A Cuban rebellion

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The explosion of the USS Maine

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Fill in the blank: The explosion of the USS Maine resulted in the death of at least ___ American sailors.

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260

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Fill in the blank: The slogan "Remember the Maine!" was used to promote hostility toward ___.

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Spain

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Fill in the blank: The Spanish empire once stretched from the southern parts of North America to ___.

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South America

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What was the condition of Spain's national treasury during the defense of Cuba?

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Meager

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What was the Spanish response to the Cuban rebels' strategy?

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Concentration camps