The Spanish-American War: A Turning Point in U.S. and Spanish Re

What event marked the official start of the Spanish-American War?

• The sinking of the U.S. battleship Maine

• The U.S. Congress declaring war on Spain

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The landing of U.S. troops at Guantanamo Bay

Which newspaper was known for sensational reporting on the Cuban crisis, stirring public demand for U.S. intervention?

• The New York Times

• The Washington Post

• Joseph Pulitzer’s New York World

• The Wall Street Journal

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris signed on December 10, 1898?

• Spain retained control of Cuba

• The United States ceded the Philippines to Spain

• Cuba gained independence and Spain ceded Guam and Puerto Rico to the U.S.

• The U.S. returned Guam to Spain

Who was the Spanish commander responsible for herding Cubans into 'reconcentration areas'?

• Commodore George Dewey

• Valeriano Weyler

• William McKinley

• Joseph Pulitzer

What was a significant consequence of the Spanish-American War for the United States?

• It marked the end of U.S. colonial ambitions

• It established the U.S. as a Pacific power

• It led to the U.S. ceding Puerto Rico to Spain

• It resulted in the U.S. losing control over the Philippines