SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
WHEN DID THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR BEGIN?
WHAT IS APRIL 20, 1898?
WHAT IS IMPERIALISM?
Stronger countries conquering other locations to profit from their resources and location.
What was the phrase used to describe the war
A splendid little war
Before he became president, what was Teddy Roosevelt?
The VP
Why was the US trying to get as many islands as they could in the Pacific?
To help secure trade routes
HOW LONG DID THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR LAST?
WHAT ARE THE REASONS FOR IMPERIALISM?
Gain power, wealth, control
What event helped spark the war?
Explosion of the USS Maine
Why was the Panama Canal so important?
Made trading much easier, opened up a quicker route from Atlantic to Pacific, connected the world.
How far was Cuba from Florida?
90 miles
WHO WON THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR?
WHAT IS THE UNITED STATES?
Where did America start to gain more territory first?
Pacific Islands
WHO WAS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES DURING THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR?
WHO WAS WILLIAM MCKINLEY?
What was the name of the all volunteer Cavalry Unit Teddy started during the war?
Rough Riders
What interests did the US have in Cuba?
Sugar, also tobacco, and cotton
WHO LOST THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR?
WHO IS SPAIN?
ECONOMICAL reasons for war
More materials, more wealth and trade.
What was the name of the unit of all African-American Soldiers?
Buffalo Soldiers
What date did Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders fight in the charge up San Juan Hill?
July 1st, 1898
What tactic did Newspapers use to sensationalize the potential conflict with Cuba?
Yellow Journalism
WHAT DID THE US GAIN FROM THE WAR?
CUBA, PHILIPPINES, GUAM, PUERTO RICO
WHAT POLITICAL OR MILITARILY REASON for war ?
Gain New Lands, Monroe Doctrine (no more colonies)
How many troops volunteered when the war started?
Why did Teddy Roosevelt receive the Nobel Peace Prize?
Negotiating the end of the Russo-Japan War
How did Mckinley want to handle Cuba?
He wanted to end the conflict peacefully without Military intervention.