
Spanish American War video questions
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Lauren Fox
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1.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Describe the conditions in the reconcentration camps established by General Valeriano Weyler.
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The conditions in the camps were inadequate food, supplies, housing, and medical treatment, leading to many deaths. (00:01:04)
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What was the nickname given to General Valeriano Weyler and why was he called that?
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General Weyler was nicknamed "The Butcher" for his brutal treatment of the Cuban people. (00:01:28)
3.
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3 mins • 1 pt
Who were Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst, and what role did they play in the events leading up to the war?
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Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst were newspaper publishers who used sensationalism to drive public interest in the war. (00:01:28)
4.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Explain what Yellow Journalism is and how it influenced public opinion about the war.
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Yellow Journalism involved sensationalist reporting that exaggerated events to sway public opinion towards war. (00:02:53)
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What was the significance of the USS Maine in the context of the war?
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The USS Maine was sent to protect American interests in Cuba and its explosion was a catalyst for war. (00:02:11)
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How did Theodore Roosevelt become involved in the war, and what actions did he take?
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Theodore Roosevelt resigned from his position to lead the Rough Riders and fought in Cuba. (00:04:02)
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What did the Teller Amendment state regarding Cuba's future?
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The Teller Amendment stated that the U.S. would not annex Cuba but support its independence. (00:04:45)
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