Spanish-American War

Which is NOT a cause that lead to the Spanish-American War?

• The bombing of Pearl Harbor.

• The use of yellow journalism.

• American business interest in Cuba.

• The USS Maine exploding in Havana Harbor.

Which term means a type of newspaper reporting that exaggerates stories or even lies in order to attract readers and increase sells?

• imperialism reporting

• absolute journalism

• yellow journalism

• segregated journalism

Most of the Spanish-American War was fought in what two countries...

• United States of America

• the Philippines

• Spain

• Cuba

The Spanish-American War was fought for the independence of what country?

• Spain

• Cuba

• Hawaii

• Guam

What crop did US businesses invest in Cuba?

• cotton

• coffee

• cocoa

• sugar cane

Where was USS Maine when it exploded?

• off the coast of Florida

• off the coast of the Philippines

• in Pearl Harbor

• in the Havana Harbor

Who is pictured?

• William McKinley

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin Roosevelt

What was one result of the Spanish-American War?

• Spain took control of the Philippines.

• The United States took control over Cuba.

• Cuba gained independence.

• The Philippines gained independence.

How long was the Spanish American War??

• 3 months.

• 8 months

• 1 year.

• 1 year and 4 months.

What ship was sunk in Havana Harbor prior to the war?

• Lusitania

• Titanic

• U.S.S Maine

• Dona Paz