Spanish American War

Spanish American War

Open Ended

What is one idea you remember from social studies last week?

Open Ended

What do you see in this image? What do you think about this image?

Multiple Choice

What country was in control of Cuba during the 1800s?

• France

• England

• Spain

• United States

Multiple Select

What were the causes of the Spanish American War?

• Yellow Journalism

• The Explosion on the USS Maine

• US wants Spain out of Cuba for economic reasons

• US wants to "help" Cubans who have been imprisoned by the Spanish

Multiple Select

What territories does the US acquire at the end of the Spanish American War?

• Philippines

• Guam

• Puerto Rico

• Spain

Platt Amendment

The Platt Amendment outlined the role of the United States in Cuba and the Caribbean, limiting Cuba's right to make treaties with other nations and restricting Cuba's abilities to work with countries other than the United States.

Open Ended

Do you believe the United States was different from Spain in taking over Cuba? Why or why not?