Remember the Maine
War in Cuba
Yellow Journalism
Random
100

What happened to the USS Maine from the explosion and how many people died?

The USS Maine was shattered and 260 people died.

100

How many people died in the first couple months from wounds?

400

100

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.

100

What happened on May 1, 1898?

Commodore George Dewey launched a surprise attack at Manila Bay and destroyed most of the Spanish ships there.

200

When did Congress declare war against Spain?

April 25, 1898

200

About how many people died from diseases?

Over 2,000.

200

Biased and often false reporting was known as?

Yellow journalism.

200

Who were the Filipino rebels led by?

Emilio Aguinaldo.

300

What does the slogan "Remember the Maine" mean?

A rally cry for revenge

300

What type of fighting was allowed in the war?

Heavy fighting.

300

Name two newspaper authors that were competing against each other.

Joseph Pulitzer's World and William Randolph Heart's Journal.

300

What is a territory?

An area that's completely controlled by a country.

400

When president Mckinley demanded a truce with Spain did the Spanish fully agree with all the terms?

No.

400

Where was Theodore Roosevelt when the war started?

He was serving a post with the navy.

400

What were the Americans reactions to how the Spain was treating the Cuban people?

They were horrified.

500

Why did President Mckinley send the battleship USS Maine to Havana?

He wanted to protect American citizens and property.

500

When Roosevelt formed a regiment who were the people that volunteered?

Former cowhands and college students.

500

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.