USII.5A - Spanish American War

The Spanish-American war was the United States fighting which country?

• Spain
• Cuba
• Italy
• Great Britain

The main reason for the Spanish - American War was control over the country of _______.

• Cuba
• Puerto Rico
• Haiti
• Jamaica

False, exaggerated news stories were called - 

• yellow journalism
• fake news
• untrue articles
• lies

Spain ended up sinking which US boat?

• USS Maine
• USS Delaware
• Lusitania
• Titanic

Which of the following countries was NOT claimed by the US following the Spanish - American War:

• Guam
• Philippines
• Puerto Rico
• Dominican Republic

What's the name of the group of soldiers led by Theodore Roosevelt?

• Rough Riders
• Hot Boys
• Fantastic Four
• Dominican Dandies

After the Spanish - American War, the United States was recognized as a ______ ______.

• Big Country
• World Power
• Super Star
• Powerful State

The Spanish-American War was a very short war, lasting only about 3 months - 

• True
• False

Theodore Roosevelt later became President of the United States after becoming a hero in the Spanish - American War

• True
• False

The United States had investments in Cuba which angered the Spanish and led to conflict - 

• True
• False