Spanish American War

What year did the Spanish American War end?

• 1898

• 1988

• 1989

• 1889

What ship was sunk in Havana Harbor prior to the war?

• Lusitania

• Titanic

• U.S.S Maine

• Dona Paz

Was Cuban independence a major issue during the Spanish American War

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

What three countries became U.S possesions as a result of the war?

• Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines

• Cuba, Spain, Italy

• Mexico, Cuba, Germany.

How did newspaper headlines like this help start the Spanish-American war?

• They created a fear of war.

• They only reached those that could read.

• They created a desire to go to war.

• They accurately informed the news of the world.

Which was NOT a cause of the Spanish American War?

• Protection of US business interests in Cuba

• Yellow journalism exaggerating news reports

• US acquired Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

• The explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor

How long was the Spanish American War??

• 3 months.

• 8 months

• 1 year.

• 1 year and 4 months.

How much did the U.S. pay for the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico?

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 100,000

• Nothing.

What country wanted independence from Spain

• Italy

• USA

• Europe

• Cuba

How long did the Spanish-American War last?

• 4 months

• 6 months

• 1 year

• 2 years