War!

Multiple Choice

The Cubans have been at war with Spain since _______.

• 1895

• 1898

• 1985

Multiple Choice

Why did Cuba go to war with Spain?

• Cuba wanted independence.

• Cuba wanted to take over Spain.

• Cuba was attacked by Spain.

Multiple Choice

Why did the United States join the war between Cuba and Spain?

• The USS Maine blew up off the coast of Cuba.

• Cuba asked the United States for help in the war.

• The United States wanted control over Spain.

Multiple Choice

True or False: In May of 1898, the first battle between Spaniards and Americans on Puerto Rican soil took place: El Morro was bombed for three hours.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Where did the American Soldiers land first during the occupation of Puerto Rico in July 25, 1898?

• Guánica Bay

• San Juan

• Culebra

• Vieques

Multiple Choice

What does occupation mean?

• A country takes control of another country by force.

• A country takes control of another country by asking them for permission.

• A country loses control of another country.

Multiple Choice

Nelson A. Miles became the _______ American governor of Puerto Rico.

• first

• second

• third

• fourth

1. The Cubans have been at war with Spain since _______.

2. Why did Cuba go to war with Spain?

3. Why did the United States join the war between Cuba and Spain?

4. In May of _____, the first battle between Spaniards and Americans on Puerto Rican soil took place: _______ was bombed for three hours.

5. Where did the American Soldiers land first during the occupation of Puerto Rico in July 25, 1898?

6. What does occupation mean?

7. Nelson A. Miles became the _______ American governor of Puerto Rico.