The Spanish American War

Why did the Spanish-American War begin?

• Cuba declared independence from Spain.

• The United States tried to take over Cuba.

• Spain made Cuba a colony without permission.

• Spain declared war on the United States.

Which statement is TRUE regarding the Spanish American War?

• The fighting lasted for year and no changes came to any country involved.

• The United States tried to help the Philippines gain independence.

• The United States fought on the side of the Spanish.

• Although the fighting only lasted a few months, the outcome was dramatic.

Who was president during the Spanish American War?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Grover Cleveland

• William McKinley

• Donald Trump

Which of the following was a reason for the United States to declare war on Spain?

• To open trade with Spain and Cuba

• To help put an end to the Cuban rebellion

• To help the Cubans gain independence

• To gain control of the Philippines

Which of the following territories was gained by the United States as a result of the Spanish American War?

• Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico

• Hawaii, Guam, and Cuba

• the Philippines, Cuba, and Hawaii

• Guam, Cuba, and Puerto Rico

What event finally caused the U.S. to declare war on Spain?

• They believed Cuba blew up Spain's capital.

• The thought that Spain was trying to invade the United States.

• They blamed Spain for the U.S.S. Maine explosion.

• They blamed Cuba for causing the war.

The Rough Riders, pictured here, were a group of soldiers that fought in the famed "Battle of San Juan Hill" against what country?

• Italy

• Spain

• Mexico

• North Korea

Why did President William McKinley want to go to war with Spain in 1898?

• Spain had attacked American forces in Hawaii.

• American slaves were receiving weapons from Spain.

• War was needed to make the region safe for American business and commerce.

• Spain had violated treaties after World War I by building up their navy and army.

This front page from the New York World (1898) represents a type of reporting commonly referred to as

• "Loose Facts"

• "News Stories"

• "Yellow Journalism"

• "The Lost Generation"

The United States had business interest in the ___________ industry.

• corn

• apples

• sugar cane

• cotton