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What was the nickname given to General Valeriano Weyler due to his actions in Cuba?

• The Liberator

• The Butcher

• The Conqueror

General Weyler's camps in Cuba forced hundreds of thousands of Cubans into inadequate living conditions.

• True

• False

American newspaper publishers were known for his sensationalist journalism called

What was the public sentiment in the U.S. following the explosion of the USS Maine?

• Indifference

• Outrage and a desire for war

• Support for Spain

• Calls for immediate peace negotiations

The USS Maine was sent to Cuba to protect what American interests.

• True

• False

What was the outcome of the explosion of the USS Maine?

• It led to a peaceful resolution with Spain

• It sparked the declaration of war against Spain

• It resulted in the immediate withdrawal of American troops

True or False: The explosion of the USS Maine was definitively proven to be caused by a Spanish attack.

• True

• False

Which battle is famously associated with Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders?

• Battle of Manila Bay

• Battle of San Juan Hill

• Battle of the Bulge

True or False: The Rough Riders were composed solely of elite soldiers from the U.S. Army.

• True

• False

What was the primary cause of death for many soldiers during the Spanish-American War?

• Combat injuries

• Disease

• poor food quality