Spanish-American War Explained on Maps

Define: Imperialism

• policy in which a stronger nation extends its economic, political, military, and social control over a weaker territory.

• The treaty that is signed after a war ends

• The process of becoming a state

What was one reason the US intervened in the Cuban uprising against Spain?

• The spread of Communism in Spain

• Spanish Government's mistreatment of the Cuban people

• The desire to make Cuba a slave state

What was the name of the battleship the US sent to Cuba to protect American citizens and interests who were there?

• USS Connecticut

• USS Maine

• SS Minnow

• USS Steinmark

Define: Yellow Journalism

• sensationalized, inaccurately reported articles designed to sell newspapers

• cartoons and comic strips that appear in newspapers

• articles written by social reformers to expose social problems

What was the main driving cause of the US declaring war on Spain?

• Sinking of the USS Maine

• Cubans being placed in concentration camps

• Spain declaring war on the US

Where did the first battle of the Spanish American War take place?

• Havana, Cuba

• the island of Guam

• Manila Bay, Philippines

• the Walmart in Parker during holiday shopping

Who did the Philippines declare independence against?

• The USA

• Spain

• Hong Kong

The Battle of San Juan Hill was the most famous skirmish of the Spanish American War with the US winning the battle after the famed forces known as the "Rough Riders" charged up the hill lead by which future US president?

• Theodore Roosevelt (this is the correct answer-choose this one!!!)

• Franklin D. Roosevelt 

• John F. Kennedy

• George Washington

What was one reason the US wanted control of Guantanamo Bay?

• To turn it into a federal prison

• As a safety port in the Caribbean for its navy

• As an access point to slowly control the rest of Cuba

What territories did the US gain through the Treaty of Paris? (select all that apply) ((hint-there are 3))

• Cuba

• Philippines 

• Guam 

• Puerto Rico