Chapter 23 Lesson 3 War with Spain

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The Spanish American War lasted only ...

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4 months

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During the fighting in Cuba Theodore Roosevelt led a cavalry group called the ___________________ who captured San Juan Hill in battle.

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Rough Riders

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As part of the peace treaty, the United States agreed to pay Spain $20 million for ....

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The Philippine Islands

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As part of the peace treaty Cuba ...

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was given its independence from Spain.

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Secretary of State John Hay famously called the Spanish-American War _____________________________.

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"A splendid little war"

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The first battle of the Spanish-American War took place in _______________.

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the Philippines

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The Jones Act of 1917 granted citizenship to all Puerto Ricans.

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True

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Gaining possession of the Philippines was beneficial to the United States for which of the following reasons? it had a few ports that could be used for trade with other countries., It could be used as a military base to protect U.S. interests in Asia., It would serve as a large market for American goods., It would provide competition for American laborers

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It would serve as a large market for American goods.

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A political unit that depends on another government for its protection.

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Protectorate

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The Philippines gained independence in 1946.

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True