Exploring the Spanish American War

The video discusses Cuba's proximity to the U.S. and its economic ties, highlighting the long-standing Cuban independence movements against Spanish rule. It details the arrival of the USS Maine in Havana, its explosion, and the subsequent U.S. declaration of war on Spain, leading to the invasion of Cuba.

How far is Cuba from the United States?

• 50 miles

• 90 miles

• 120 miles

• 150 miles

Which country colonized Cuba in 1492?

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

By 1880, what had American investors spent millions of dollars on in Cuba?

• Infrastructure

• Real estate

• Agriculture

• Tourism

When did the Cuban insurrection become a crisis for the Spanish government?

• 1900

• 1890

• 1880

• 1870

When did the USS Maine enter Havana Harbor?

• February 15, 1898

• January 28, 1898

• March 1, 1898

• April 25, 1898

What was the USS Maine a symbol of?

• American cultural influence

• American economic strength

• American naval power

• American isolationism

How many Americans died in the explosion of the USS Maine?

• 166

• 366

• 466

• 266

When did the United States declare war on Spain?

• March 1, 1898

• February 15, 1898

• April 25, 1898

• June 1, 1898