The Spanish American War

When did the American ships in Dewey’s squadron enter Manila Bay in the Philippines?

• May 1898

• June 1898

• May 1989

• March 1898

Why did the Cubans not gain autonomy when Spain offered it?

• The Treaty of Paris didn't allow it

• Spain wanted Cuba to remain part of the Spanish empire but Cuba refused.

• The U.S told Cuba not to accept it

• Cuba already had autonomy when Spain offered it

Who were the main journalists involved in developing Yellow Journalism?

• William Randolph Hearst

• Jacob Riis

• Joseph Pulitzer

• Theodore Roosevelt

At the end of the Spanish American War, which territory did the United States NOT take as a territory and gave them independence?

• Philippines

• Cuba

• Guam

• Puerto Rico

What was the name of the document that gave Cuba independence?

• Manila Bay Agreement

• Cuba's Freedom Act

• Treaty of Paris

• Platt amendment

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 was the name of the volunteer group led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish American War?

• The Rowdy Rough Boys

• The Tough Cookies

• Cowboys

• Rough Riders

Why was the Battle of Manila Bay important?

• It liberated Cuba from Spain

• Ended Spanish Colonial rule in the Philippines

• Ended the Sugar Tariff

• Put Cuba back under Spanish control

This volunteer cavalry unit fought in a famous land battle near Santiago, Cuba.

• Rough Riders

• San Juan Fighters

• USS Maine

• Teddy's troops

What Filipino Revolutionary leader did Dewey get in contact with ?

• Barack Obama

• William McKinley

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Teddy Roosevelt