Spanish-American War

When did the Spanish-American War occur?

• 1644

• 1745

• 1776

• 1812

• 1898

What future president led the Rough Riders into battle?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Taft

• William McKinley

• Andrew Jackson

Who won the Spanish-American war?

• United States

• Spain

• Cuba

• Guam

• Philippines

Writers who are known for exaggerating the news are called

• red writers

• green reporters

• yellow journalists

• liars

What was the name of the battleship the United States sent to Cuba to protect their business interests?

• USS Charleston

• USS Maine

• Lusitania

• Titanic

How long did the Spanish-American War last?

• 2 months

• 5 months

• 8 months

• 1 year

What happened to the United States after the Spanish-American War?

• The United States joined forces with Cuba and controlled all of the island countries in the Caribbean.

• The United States began a war with Mexico.

• The United States became a world power.

• The United States began a war with Canada.

Which territory was NEVER became a colony of the United States?

• Puerto Rico
• Cuba
• The Philippines
• All of the Above

Which U.S. colony was purchased for $20 million dollars from the Spanish?

• Puerto Rico
• Cuba
• The Philippines
• All of the Above

Which colony finally got its full independence from the United States in 1946?

• Puerto Rico
• Cuba
• The Philippines
• All of the Above