Week 5: Spanish-American War

What year did President William McKinley send the USS Maine to Cuba to protect American business, people, and property?

The Treaty of _______ ended the Spanish-American War.

Where was the USS Maine built?

• Britain, Maine

• Brett, New Jersey

• Brooklyn, New York

• Augusta, Maine

Who said “… no one can tell whether it was the Rough Riders or the men of the 9th who came forward with the greater courage to offer their lives in the service of their country.”

• Teddy Roosevelt

• General Weyler

• John Hay

• William Randolph Hearst

“Some African Americans even refused to fight for the United States. They said they wouldn’t join until everyone was treated _______.”

What newspaper did William Randolph Hearst publish?

What do historians believe influenced many Americans to support the Cubans?

The _______ _______ were also known as the 1st Volunteer Cavalry.

• Tough Riders

• Yellow Journalists

• Buffalo Soldiers

• Rough Riders

What year did Hawaii become a U.S. territory?

General Valeriano Weyler ordered about how many Cubans into camps guarded by Spanish troops?