Spanish-American War

Front

Before the Spanish-American War, Cuba was controlled by ___________.

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Spain

Front

False and exaggerated news stories that helped spark the Spanish-American War were known as:

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Yellow Journalism

Front

Which term describes building an empire to gain political, military, & economic advantages by conquering other nations?

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Imperialism

Front

Which country gained their freedom and independence during the Spanish-American War?

Back

Cuba

Front

This political cartoon best supports the idea that, after the Spanish-American War, the United States became a ____________ because it gained more colonies.

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world power

Front

What crop worth $100,000,000 a year did the U.S. import from Cuba?

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sugar

Front

Who was the U.S. President during the Spanish-American War?

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McKinley

Front

Why did the United States send the USS Maine to Cuba?

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To protect Americans

Front

What was the cause of the sinking of the USS Maine?

Back

a mine in the water

Front

What is the date of the first Spanish-American War battle which occurred at Manila Bay?

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May 1, 1898