Causes of the war
This 1898 Ship Explosion in Havana Harbour Pushed America Closer to War.
The USS Maine
More US soldiers died from this than battle. (Double Points if Precise)
Disease (Malaria, Yellow Feaver)
The US Navy defeated spain in the philippines here
The battle of manilla.
This 1898 agreement officially ended the war.
Treaty of Paris
This type of journalism exaggerated stories about spanish cruelty in cuba
Yellow Journalism
Spain forced Cuban civilians into these crowded camps.
Reconcentration Camps
This famous battle in Cuba made Theodore Roosevelt well known.
Battle of San Juan Hill
This caribbean territory became a US possession after the war.
Puerto Rico
In the late 1800s powerful nations competed for colonies in a policy called this.
Imperialism
These volunteer soldiers were led by Theodore Roosevelt.
Rough Riders
This form of transportation and attack was NOT used in 1898.
Airplanes
This pacific territory was given to the US by Spain.
Guam
American buisnesses invested heavely in this cuban crop.
Sugar Cane
Soldiers had to fight in this difficult tropical condition
Extreme heat
This invention helped armies communicate quickly over long distances.
Telegragh
After the war the US gained control over this Asian country.
Philippines
This slogan became popular after the ship explosion in Havana harbour.
"Remember the Maine!"
Most US soldiers were what.
Volunteers
The US focused heavily on strengthening this military branch.
Navy
After the War the US was known as what?
A Global Power