Spanish American War 24-25

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What ship had a huge explosion that killed 260 Americans?

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The USS Maine

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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 became the rallying cry for people that wanted a war with Spain in Cuba?

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"Remember the Maine!"

Front

One major effect the Spanish-American War had on the United States was

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The United States became a world power.

Front

The Platt Amendment gave the United States the power to

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intervene in Cuban affairs.

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What did the United States gain after the Spanish-American War?

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More land

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What did the United States do after the U.S.S. Maine exploded?

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Congress declared war on Spain.

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The headlines in the newspaper shown are an example of

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yellow journalism

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At the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories? Options: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain, Spain, Cuba, Guam, Marianas Islands, Philippines, Russia, Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

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Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

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Yellow journalists created support for the Spanish-American War by writing articles about which of the following?
political popularity of President William McKinley’s decisions,
efforts of the United States to control Mexico,
destruction of United States sugar plantations by Hawaiians,
sinking of the United States battleship Maine

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sinking of the United States battleship Maine