Ch. 4 Spanish-American War

When did the Spanish-American War occur?

• 1644

• 1745

• 1776

• 1812

• 1898

What future president led the Rough Riders into battle?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Taft

• William McKinley

• Andrew Jackson

What was the name of the battleship the United States sent to Cuba to protect their business interests?

• USS Charleston

• USS Maine

• Lusitania

• Titanic

What happened to the USS Maine on February 15, 1898?

• The USS Maine attacked Cuba by launching missiles into Havana.

• The USS Maine turned around and went back to the U.S.

• The USS Maine traveled to Panama to help build the Panama Canal.

• The USS Maine exploded in a Cuban harbor.

What is it called when newspapers exaggerate and distort news to sell more papers?

• Yellow Journalism

• Fake News

• False News

• Plagiarism

What became the rallying cry for people that wanted a war with Spain in Cuba?

• "Fight, Fight, Fight!"

• "Remember the Maine!"

• "Remember the Titanic!"

• "Beat Spain!"

What is the capital of Cuba?

• Washington D.C.

• San Juan

• Havana

• Mexico City

Which of the following places was NOT a Spanish colony?

• Guam

• Puerto Rico

• Japan

• Philippines

What was the name of Teddy Roosevelt's volunteer army that fought in the Spanish American War?

• Rough Riders

• Buffalo Soldiers

• Navajo Code Talkers

• Tuskegee Airmen

This group of African-American soldiers fought in the Spanish American War and received little recognition for their efforts.

• Rough Riders

• Buffalo Soldiers

• Tuskegee Airmen

• Navajo Code Talkers