Spanish-American War Flashcards
What year did the Spanish-American War begin?
1898
True or False: The Spanish-American War was primarily fought over the independence of Cuba.
True
Name one of the territories ceded by Spain to the United States as a result of the war.
Puerto Rico
Fill in the blank: The USS _______ exploded in Havana Harbor, contributing to the start of the war.
Maine
Which treaty officially ended the Spanish-American War?
Treaty of Paris
What was the main reason for the United States’ interest in Cuba before the war?
Economic investments and sugar plantations
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Spanish-American War? A) Yellow journalism B) Imperialism C) The sinking of the Lusitania D) Cuban struggle for independence
C) The sinking of the Lusitania
What was the name of the newspaper publisher known for sensationalist journalism during the lead-up to the war?
William Randolph Hearst
True or False: The Rough Riders were a cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt during the war.
True
What was the outcome of the Battle of San Juan Hill?
A decisive victory for the United States
Fill in the blank: The Spanish-American War marked the emergence of the United States as a ________ power.
global
Which island was the site of the first battle of the Spanish-American War?
Philippines (specifically, the Battle of Manila Bay)
Multiple choice: What year was the Treaty of Paris signed? A) 1896 B) 1898 C) 1900 D) 1901
B) 1898
What was one consequence of the Spanish-American War for Spain?
Loss of its colonies and the end of its colonial empire in the Americas.
True or False: The United States gained control of Guam as a result of the war.
True
What was the primary goal of the United States in the Spanish-American War?
To liberate Cuba from Spanish rule.
Who was the commander of the U.S. Navy during the war?
Admiral George Dewey
Fill in the blank: The war lasted approximately ______ months.
4
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a primary theater of war during the Spanish-American War? A) Europe B) Asia C) The Caribbean D) Africa
C) The Caribbean
What was the significance of the phrase ‘Remember the Maine’?
It was a rallying cry for those advocating for war against Spain.
True or False: The Spanish-American War was a major conflict in World War I.
False
What did the Platt Amendment, passed after the war, do?
It restricted Cuba’s sovereignty and allowed U.S. intervention.
Fill in the blank: The Spanish-American War is often seen as a turning point in U.S. ________ policy.
imperial
Who was the President of the United States during the Spanish-American War?
William McKinley
What role did yellow journalism play in the Spanish-American War?
It exaggerated events to provoke public support for the war.
