America
What event started the war between the U.S. and Spain?
The explosion of the U.S.S. Maine
What did Cuba want from Spain?
Independence/Freedom
After the U.S. signed the Treaty of Paris with Spain, where did the new war break out?
The Phillipines
When was the Spanish-American War fought?
1898
What were the 3 territories the U.S. won from Spain?
Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Phillipines
What kind of journalism published exaggerated stories without evidence to support them?
Yellow Journalism
What was the name of the U.S. naval ship that exploded in Havana Harbor?
The U.S.S. Maine
Why were the Filipinos fighting with the U.S.?
They wanted independence
How long did the Spanish-American War last?
About 4 months
What was the name of the Treaty that ended the war?
The Treaty of Paris
What was the battle cry that rallied Americans to support the war?
Remember the Maine!
Where was the battle that made the Rough Riders famous?
San Juan Hill
Who was the Filipino revolutionary Leader?
Emilio Aguinaldo
Cuba and the Phillipines
How much money did the United States pay Spain for the Philippines?
20 million
It stated that the U.S. would not control Cuba.
Who led the Rough Riders to victory in Cuba?
Teddy Roosevelt
Who became the governor of the Philippines in 1901?
William Howard Taft
Who were the Buffalo Soldiers?
An African-American regiment that fought in the war and earned 5 Medals of Honor.
How was the U.S. changed after the Spanish-American war?
It became a world power.
What did the Platt Amendment do?
It replaced the Teller Amendment, and stated that the U.S. could intervene in Cuba when necessary.
After the war, where did the U.S. build a naval base on Cuban soil?
Guantanamo Bay
What was the terrible order given by General Jacob Smith?
Kill everyone over the age of ten
Who were the Rough Riders?
A volunteer regiment made up of cowboys, Native Americans, and college athletes, and led by Teddy Roosevelt.
Name one enduring issue that existed during the war.