"Remember the Maine"
Additional Causes of the Spanish American War
The Battle of Manila Bay
The Battle of San Juan Hill
The Spanish Surrender
100

The country that the United States accused of the explosion of the USS Maine. 

What is Spain?

100

The Cuban independence movement was a result of

What is oppressive colonial rule, economic exploitation, and desires for self-governance.

100

The country (now) where the US Troops engaged spanish troops at the battle of Manila Bay

Where is the Philippines? 

100

The country (now) that gained Independence from Spain as a result of the Battle of San Juan Hill. 

What is Cuba?

100

(Fill in the Blank):

After the Spanish-American War, the Spanish military was proven to be significantly _____________ than that of the United States

What is weaker?

200

The Journalism Technique characterized by sensationalism and biased reporting that swayed many Americans against Spain after the explosion of the USS Maine. 

What is Yellow Journalism?

200

Cuba had economic advantages in many ways. One of their main economic leverage points was their

What is their sugar?


200

The treaty that resulted in the US' acquisition of the Philippines, signed in 1898 

What is the Treaty of Paris?

200

The future US President that gained a high reputation after the Battle of San Juan Hill

Who is Theodore Roosevelt?

200

The territories that were ceded to the US after the Treaty of Paris negotiations

What are Cuba, The Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico?

300

The President during the explosion of the USS Maine

Who is President William McKinley?

300

The De Lôme Letter was

What is a private correspondence from the Spanish minister to the U.S. criticizing President McKinley

300

The commander of the Battle of Manilla Bay

Who is Commodore George Dewey?

*BONUS (100 pts)*: What was the name of his squadron?

300

The leader of the US Forces at the Battle of San Juan Hill

Who is William Shafter?

300

How did (in a way) the Spanish-American War loss become a good thing for Spain's economy?

The loss of the Philippines and Cuba, and other territories "took away the stress" of managing rebellious countries, letting them focus more on themselves.