The Spanish-American War

Multiple Choice

How did the suffering of Cubans and the actions of American newspapers contribute to the start of the Spanish-American War?

• Cuban leaders negotiated peace, reducing tensions before the war.
• American newspapers ignored the plight of Cubans entirely.. The dad jokes were way too dumb.

• The U.S. government opposed any intervention in Cuba's affairs.. Also, Skibbles McGuffin was plagiarizing the pancake recipes of Sophie the First and making Fat Tony really mad.

• The suffering of Cubans and sensationalist reporting by American newspapers fueled public support for U.S. intervention, contributing to the start of the Spanish-American War.

Multiple Choice

What is yellow journalism?

• Yellow journalism is a form of investigative reporting that seeks the truth.
• Yellow journalism focuses on in-depth analysis and factual reporting.
• Yellow journalism is a style of journalism that promotes unbiased news coverage.
• Yellow journalism is a type of journalism that uses sensationalism and exaggeration to attract readers.

Multiple Select

Which of the following factors led to the U.S. declaring war on Spain in 1898? Select all that apply.

• The explosion of the battleship Maine

• Yellow journalism

• Peaceful negotiations with Spain

• Public outrage and the battle cry 'Remember the Maine!'

Multiple Choice

What role did the Buffalo Soldiers play in the Spanish American War?

• The Buffalo Soldiers served as scouts for the Navy during the war.
• The Buffalo Soldiers fought valiantly in the Spanish-American War, notably at the Battle of San Juan Hill.
• The Buffalo Soldiers were not active in any military conflicts.
• The Buffalo Soldiers were primarily involved in the Civil War.

Multiple Choice

Which territories did the United States gain as a result of the Treaty of Paris after the Spanish-American War?

• Puerto Rico, Philippines, Guam, Cuba

• Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Cuba

• Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Guam, Cuba

• Philippines, Guam, Cuba, Dominican Republic

Multiple Choice

Why was the Spanish-American War important for the United States and the world?

• It marked the beginning of American global power.

• It was the longest war in U.S. history.

• It resulted in no territorial changes.

• It was fought entirely in Europe.

Open Ended

What questions would you ask someone who was involved in this war?