The Spanish American War

How did service in the United States military during the Spanish-American War benefit the political career of Theodore Roosevelt?

• It led to a spirited rivalry with John "Black Jack" Pershing.

• His leadership of the Rough Riders was not well known to the American public.

• He would later be elected President of the United States because of his reputation for leadership.

• Roosevelt chose to remain in the military and served in World War I.

Theodore Roosevelt engaged the Spanish in a series land battles in the island territory of ____.

.___

• Cuba

• Spain

• Hawaii

Select the name of individual involved in the events surrounding the article "The Sinking of the USS Maine: Yellow Journalism v. Eyewitness Account."

• William Randolph Hearst

• George Washington

The explosion of the USS ____ led directly to the start of the Spanish-American War.

• Maine

• Blue

• Green

How did the term "yellow journalism" come into use?

• The cartoon "Hogan's Alley" was printed in yellow ink and the stories of a sensational became known by that term.

• People were scared to read it because of the outrageous content.

• The term changed to "red" journalism because people got angry when they read these stories.

• People became ill when they read the stories, reminding them of yellow fever.

The way the United States helped Cuba in the Spanish American War is similar to the way ____ helped the U.S. during the Revolutionary War.

• France

• Spain

• Mexico

President _____ won the Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating peace between Russia and Japan.

• Roosevelt

• McKinnley

There were rumors that Japan wanted to seize control of the following areas, challenging the authority of the United States. Mark all that apply.

• Panama

• Hawaii

• Japan

• Austrailia

What was George Dewey's major accomplishment during this period of United States History?

• "He led the Navy to a major victory in the Philippines."

• He negotiated a peace agreement between Russia and France.

Who was this group of soldiers, led by Theodore Roosevelt in the Spanish American War?

• Rough Riders

• The Continental Army