The Spanish American War

Multiple Choice

Why do you think the Spanish-American War is considered significant in history?

• It marked the end of Spanish colonial rule in the Americas.

• It was the first war fought entirely with modern technology.

• It led to the independence of all Latin American countries.

• It was the longest war in American history.

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The ​

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declared war on ​

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because the​

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exploded and ​

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men died and the​

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blamed Spain for the explosion.

Open Ended

Explain two reasons why the United States was interested in Cuba during the late 19th century.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were reasons for America's interest in Cuba? Select all that apply.

• Economic investments in Cuban sugar plantations

• Support for Cuban independence

• Desire to expand American influence

• Fear of European powers colonizing Cuba

Multiple Choice

What US document threatened war against any European nations that tried to create new colonies in the Western Hemisphere?

• The Monroe Doctrine
• The US Constitution
• The Declaration of the Rights of Man
• The Treaty of Kanagawa

Multiple Choice

What was the main goal of José Martí when he landed in Cuba in 1895?

• To negotiate peace with Spain

• To launch a new war for independence

• To establish trade relations

• To support Spanish rule

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Explain how General Valeriano Weyler's strategy affected the Cuban population during the rebellion.

• It improved living conditions for rural families

• It protected civilians from rebel attacks

• It forced civilians into reconcentration camps, causing starvation, disease, and high death rates

• It granted Cubans more political rights

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes 'yellow journalism' as used in the late 19th century?

• Objective and factual reporting

• A style of sensationalist newspaper reporting

• Government-issued propaganda

• Scientific journals

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Select all the effects that yellow journalism had on American public opinion regarding Cuba.

• Created US sympathy for Cuba

• Encouraged military intervention in Cuba

• Decreased interest in Cuban affairs

• Led to support for Spanish rule

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American newspapers contributed to the sentiment for war by ​

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Spain following the USS Maine explosion.

Multiple Choice

What event led to increased demands for war with Spain after the explosion of the USS Maine?

• The De Lôme Letter and the explosion of the USS Maine

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The assassination of President McKinley

• The invasion of Puerto Rico

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions did President McKinley take before the United States declared war against Spain?

• He asked Congress for authority to use force against Spain

• He signed a treaty with Spain

• He sent troops to the Philippines

• He declared war without Congressional approval

Multiple Choice

Which major battle during the Spanish-American War was led by Commodore George Dewey resulting in a decisive victory over the Spanish fleet in the Philippines?

• Battle of Manila Bay

• Battle of San Juan Hill

• Battle of Santiago de Cuba

• Battle of Havana

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How did the Treaty of Paris affect U.S. territorial holdings after the Spanish-American War?

• It gave the United States Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

• It forced the United States to give up its overseas territories

• It returned Cuba, Guam, and Puerto Rico to Spain

• It limited U.S. expansion in the Caribbean and Pacific

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Which of the following were consequences of the Spanish-American War for the United States?

• The U.S. emerged as a world power

• The U.S. acquired an overseas empire

• The U.S. set a precedent for involvement in Cuba

• The U.S. lost control of Puerto Rico

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What was the significance of the Great White Fleet in showing America’s imperial reach after the Spanish-American War?

• It encouraged European nations to divide the Pacific

• It proved the U.S. intended to withdraw from world affairs

• It showed the U.S. lacked the naval power to protect new territories

• It displayed U.S. naval strength through a global tour

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about the Spanish-American War, what is one cause and one effect of the war that stood out to you?