Spanish-American War Events and Influences

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What event is most directly associated with the start of the Spanish-American War? Options: The Cuban Revolution, The capture of Manila Bay, The sinking of the USS Maine, The Treaty of Paris

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The sinking of the USS Maine

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Which country controlled Cuba before the Spanish-American War?

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Spain

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Teddy Roosevelt and the _______________ bravely charged up San Juan Hill defeating the Spanish army.

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Rough Riders

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Who was the leader of the Cuban independence movement in 1895?

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José Martí

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What was the "reconcentration policy" used by Spain in Cuba?

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A policy to force Cuban civilians into camps.

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What role did Yellow Journalism play in the lead-up to the Spanish-American War?

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It exaggerated stories about Cuban suffering to increase support for war.

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What was the result of the USS Maine explosion?

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It caused the U.S. to declare war on Spain

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How did the explosion of the USS Maine influence American public opinion?

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It increased support for war against Spain.

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The reconcentration policy moved Cuban rebels into Spanish-controlled cities to prevent them from joining the fight for independence.

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True

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Yellow Journalism was a style of reporting that used exaggerated stories to influence public opinion.

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True