Spanish American War Flashcards
What event led to the Spanish American War?
Cubans were rebelling against Spain by 1898.
How did Spain respond to the Cuban rebellion?
Spain put Cubans into concentration camps, resulting in many deaths.
What was the American public’s reaction to Spain’s actions in Cuba?
Americans felt sympathy for the Cubans and began to hate the Spanish.
What role did Yellow Journalists play in the Spanish American War?
They reported on death camps and starvation in Cuba, influencing American opinion against Spain.
What was the USS Maine’s mission in Cuba?
The USS Maine was sent to evacuate US citizens from Cuba.
What happened to the USS Maine?
It exploded in Cuba, resulting in the deaths of 262 sailors and Marines.
Who did Americans blame for the explosion of the USS Maine?
Americans blamed Spain for the tragedy.
What did the Spanish minister say about President McKinley?
The Spanish minister called McKinley a coward.
What declaration did the US make regarding Cuba?
The US declared Cuba independent to provoke Spain.
What was Spain’s response to the US declaration of Cuban independence?
Spain declared war on the US.
What was the US’s response to Spain declaring war?
The US declared war on Spain.
Who was TR and what was his role in the war?
TR was the assistant secretary of the Navy who ordered Dewey to attack the Philippines.
What advantage did the US Navy have during the war?
The US had a new steel Navy with rifled cannons that destroyed Spain’s Navy.
Who led the US Marines and Filipinos in the Philippines?
Emilio Aguinaldo led the US Marines and Filipinos in taking over the Philippines.
