Spanish American War

What was the cause of the conflict between Cuba and Spain?

• Cuba wanted to enslave Spain
• Spain wanted to convert the Cuban government to communism
• Spain wanted to turn Cuba into a sugar cane colony

• Cuba wanted independence from Spain 

 Who were the Rough Riders? 

• a group of pilots who fought for America
• the crew from the USS Maine 
• a cavalry unit during the Spanish American War led by Theodore Roosevelt. 
• A group of African Americans that fought bravely during the Spanish American War.

Which territory did the United States NOT take as a territory and gave them independence? 

• Puerto Rico
• Guam
• Philippines
• Cuba

 What was the United States warship called that exploded killing over 200 American sailors?

• US Titanic

• USS Maine
• USS Maybe
• US Maritime 

Reason or result of the war? Americans wanted to protect its business interests

• Reason
• Result

Reason or result of the war? The United States emerged as a world power

• Reason
• Result

Reason or Result? Support of Cuba to become independent of Spain. 

• Reason
• Result

Yellow Journalism is....

• The Richmond Times

• Exaggerated News Reports
• Yellow Paper Reports
• Nonfiction News Reports

What was a result of Yellow Journalism?

• Economic growth for the readers
• Public opinion for the war increased
• Public outcry against the war increased.
• US won the Spanish American War

The Roosevelt Corollary asserted that European nations must...

• Must get involved in the Americas
• Not get involved in the Americas
• Must get involved in Cuba 
• Must build a canal.