Spanish-American War

What was the cause of the conflict between Cuba and Spain?

• Cuba wanted to enslave Spain

• Spain wanted to convert the Cuban government to communism

• Spain wanted to turn Cuba into a sugar can colony

• Cuba wanted independence from Spain 

Which territory did the United States NOT take as a territory and gave them independence? 

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• Philippines

• Cuba

What was the name of volunteer soldiers?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Buffalo soldiers

• Franz Ferdinand

• Rough riders

How long was the Spanish American War??

• 3 months.

• 8 months

• 1 year.

• 1 year and 4 months.

Reasons for the Spanish American War? (pick three)

• Yellow Journalism

• Failure of the U.S. government

• Sinking of the U.S.S Maine.

• To protect businesses interests in Cuba

When did the Spanish American War begin?

• 1907

• 1899

• 1843

• 1898

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.