Remember the Maine
What happened to the USS Maine from the explosion and how many people died?
The USS Maine was shattered and 260 people died.
How many people died in the first couple months from wounds?
400
Why were business leaders worried about the rebellion being close to the United States?
They were worried about the loss of property and trade in Cuba.
What happened on May 1, 1898?
Commodore George Dewey launched a surprise attack at Manila Bay and destroyed most of the Spanish ships there.
When did Congress declare war against Spain?
April 25, 1898
About how many people died from diseases?
Over 2,000.
Biased and often false reporting was known as?
Yellow journalism.
Who were the Filipino rebels led by?
Emilio Aguinaldo.
What does the slogan "Remember the Maine" mean?
A rally cry for revenge
What type of fighting was allowed in the war?
Heavy fighting.
Name two newspaper authors that were competing against each other.
Joseph Pulitzer's World and William Randolph Heart's Journal.
What is a territory?
An area that's completely controlled by a country.
When president Mckinley demanded a truce with Spain did the Spanish fully agree with all the terms?
No.
Where was Theodore Roosevelt when the war started?
He was serving a post with the navy.
What were the Americans reactions to how the Spain was treating the Cuban people?
They were horrified.
Why did President Mckinley send the battleship USS Maine to Havana?
He wanted to protect American citizens and property.
When Roosevelt formed a regiment who were the people that volunteered?
Former cowhands and college students.
Where did the term ''yellow journalism'' come from?
The term came from the yellow ink used in a popular cartoon strip that appeared in the newspapers.