Spanish-American War

When did the Spanish-American War begin?

• May to July 1899

• June to September 1900

• April to August 1898

• January to December 1897

What was one of the main reasons the United States entered the war?

• To support France

• To visit Cuba

• To trade with Spain

• To gain independence for Cuba

Who was the governor of Cuba that vowed to crush the rebellion?

• President William McKinley

• Colonel Henry Glass

• Admiral Patricio montogo e pesaran

• General valeriana Whaler

What happened to the USS Maine?

• It was upgraded

• It won a battle

• It exploded and sunk

• It was sold to Spain

Who delivered a speech that changed many people's stance on the war?

• A newspaper editor

• A Cuban exile

• Senator Redfield Proctor

• A Spanish diplomat

What did the United States acquire as a result of the war?

• A new flag

• The city of Madrid

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

Who was the Filipino national hero mentioned?

• Nelson A. Miles

• George Dewey

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Jose Rizal

What was the first battle of the Spanish-American War?

• Battle of Manila Bay

• Invasion of Guantanamo Bay

• Battle of Las Guasimas

• Siege of Santiago

When did Cuba establish its own civilian government?

• July 17, 1898

• May 20, 1902

• December 10, 1898

• August 12, 1898

What did the United States establish in Guantanamo Bay?

• A new colony

• A perpetual lease

• A theme park

• A military base