Spanish American War video questions

Spanish American War video questions

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Social Studies

9th Grade

Easy

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Lauren Fox

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11 questions

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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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Answer explanation

  1. The conditions in the camps were inadequate food, supplies, housing, and medical treatment, leading to many deaths. (00:01:04)

2.

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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  1. General Weyler was nicknamed "The Butcher" for his brutal treatment of the Cuban people. (00:01:28)

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

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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  1. 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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  1. 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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  1. The USS Maine was sent to protect American interests in Cuba and its explosion was a catalyst for war. (00:02:11)

6.

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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  1. Theodore Roosevelt resigned from his position to lead the Rough Riders and fought in Cuba. (00:04:02)

7.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What did the Teller Amendment state regarding Cuba's future?

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Answer explanation

  1. The Teller Amendment stated that the U.S. would not annex Cuba but support its independence. (00:04:45)

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