Spanish American War

Who fought in the Spanish–American War?

• United States and Spain

• United States and Cuba

• Spain and Cuba

• Spain and Portugal

Why do we 'Remember the Maine'?

• It was a battle cry during the war

• It was the name of a peace treaty

• It was the name of a ship that exploded

• It was the capital of Cuba

Who were the Buffalo Soldiers?

• Cuban rebels

• Spanish soldiers

• All-Black American army units

• Volunteer fighters from Spain

What did Spain give America after the war?

• Guam and Puerto Rico

• Philippines and Guam

• Cuba and Philippines

• Cuba and Puerto Rico

Who led the Rough Riders?

• A Spanish general

• Theodore Roosevelt

• President McKinley

• Jose Marti

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What was the outcome for Cuba after the Spanish–American War?

• It became an independent country

• It was divided between Spain and the U.S.

• It became a U.S. territory

• It remained a Spanish colony

How long did the Spanish–American War last?

• Six months

• Two years

• Ten weeks

• One year

What was the main reason the United States entered the war?

• To help the Cubans gain independence

• To acquire new territories

• To protect American investments

• Because of the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine

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Which treaty officially ended the Spanish–American War?

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Madrid

What role did Yellow Journalism play in the Spanish–American War?

• It provided unbiased war reporting

• It helped raise funds for war supplies

• It exaggerated news to influence public opinion and encourage war

• It was a strategy used by Spain to misinform the American public

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