The adding of a region to the territory of an existing political unit.

The ship that explodes off the coast of Cuba in Havana harbor and helps contribute to the start of the Spanish-American War. Evidence indicates it was an accident.

This was the main "Long Term" goal of the Spanish American War.

Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract readers.

Secretary of the Navy at the start of the Spanish American War:

A United States naval officer remembered for his victory at Manila Bay in the Spanish-American War, he led the American attack on the Philippines:

The majority of the Spanish American War was fought on this island nation.

From 1899 to 1903, guerrilla war was fought by rebels from this country because they opposed American colonial rule in their country.

Volunteer regiment of US Cavalry led by Teddy Roosevelt during the Spanish American War:

Legislation that severely restricted Cuba's sovereignty and gave the US the right to intervene if Cuba got into trouble.

The treaty that concluded the Spanish American War. From the treaty America got Guam, Puerto Rico and they paid 20 million dollars for the Philippines. Cuba was freed from Spain.

25th president, responsible for Spanish-American War and a supporter of American imperialism. He was assassinated by an anarchist.

He was a strong anti-imperialist, saying, "A republic can have no subjects!"