5.2 The Spanish-American War

Main Idea: The United States and Cuba were closely tied economically, and many Americans supported Cuba's fight for independence. What role did Jose Marti play in the Cuban Rebellion?

• None, he died years before the rebellion began
• He was an inspirational figure, but did not fight.
• He was imprisoned in the US during the fighting.
• He led the rebels in the fight to overthrow Spanish rule.

Main Idea: The United States and Cuba were closely tied economically, and many Americans supported Cuba's fight for independence. What was the role of yellow journalism in building American support for Cuba?

• It sparked racism against non-Cubans living on the island.
• It upset Americans to read the stories of Spanish atrocities against the Cubans.
• President Grover Cleveland wrote about the horrible actions of the Spanish.
• They had no effect because they were false.

Main Idea: The United States and Cuba were closely tied economically, and many Americans supported Cuba's fight for independence. When the USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, Americans blamed __________ although the explosion may have originated within the ship.

• Cuba
• Spain
• poor naval training
• Cuban rebels

Main Idea: One part of America's navy blockaded Cuba, while another squadron took control of Manila, the Philippine capital. How were US troops able to overtake the Spanish in the Philippines so quickly?

• They surprised them in the middle of the night.
• The Spanish fleet was outdated and outgunned.
• The US navy used their new submarines.
• The 'Rough Riders' invaded the bay quickly on horseback.

Main Idea: One part of America's navy blockaded Cuba, while another squadron took control of Manila, the Philippine capital. Who were the Rough Riders?

• A volunteer cavalry unit made up of cowboys, miners, and law officers.
• A group of weak, sick, untrained naval crew members.
• Theodore Roosevelt and his best friends
• A group of Cuban rebels armed by the US

Main Idea: One part of America's navy blockaded Cuba, while another squadron took control of Manila, the Philippine capital. How did the Spanish-American War end?

• US victory at Gettysburg
• Spanish victory over Cuban rebels
• Theodore Roosevelt defeated the Spanish at night in a museum
• The Spanish surrendered following the destruction of all of their vessels

Main Idea: After the war, the United States had to decide what to do with its new territories. Which of the following was NOT in the Treaty of Paris on 1898?

• Cuba gained independence
• The Philipines gained their independence
• The US acquired Guam and Puerto Rico
• The US purchased the Phillipinnes from Spain for $20 million

Main Idea: After the war, the United States had to decide what to do with its new territories. Why did the US insist that the Platt Amendment be added to the Cuban Constitution?

• The Platt Amendment would ensure Cuba remained tied to the US.
• The Platt Amendment would stop Cuba from trading sugar with other countries.
• The Platt Amendment would allow the US to rule Cuba.
• The Platt Amendment made the Cuban Constitution very similar to the US's Constitution.

Main Idea: After the war, the United States had to decide what to do with its new territories. When did Puerto Ricans gain U.S. citizenship?

• They never did and Puerto Ricans are not US citizens
• 1900 with the Foraker Act
• After the Supreme Court ruled they were citizens
• 1917 as part of gradual greater self-governance

Main Idea: After the war, the United States had to decide what to do with its new territories. When did the Philippines gain independence?

• They never did and are still a territory of the US
• 1899 following a rebellion led by Emilio Aguinaldo
• 1901 after William Howard Taft introduced education, transportation, and healthcare reforms
• 1946 after electing their own congress and president in the 1930s