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 can colony

• Cuba wanted independence from Spain

What term describes building an empire by conquering other nations?

• Isolationism

• Repubicanism

• Militarism

• Imperialism

Which territory did the United States allow to become independent?

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• Philippines

• Cuba

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

• U S Maine
• 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 Loudoun Sun Times
• Exaggerated News Reports
• Yellow Paper Reports
• Nonfiction News Reports

What was a result of Yellow Journalism?

• Economic growth for the readers

• Public support of the war increased

• Public outcry against the war increased.

• US won the Spanish American War

What battle did the Rough Riders, Buffalo Soldiers and Americans defeat the Spanish?

• Battle of Cuba
• Battle of San Juan Hill
• Battle of Trenton
• Battle of Spain