Spanish-American War

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How long was the Spanish American War?

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3 months

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Who was the U.S. president during this time?

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William McKinley

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When did the Spanish American War begin?

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1898

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What ship was sunk in Havana Harbor prior to the war?

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U.S.S Maine

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What country wanted independence from Spain?

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Cuba

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What is Yellow Journalism?

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Exaggerated way of journaling

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Who won this war?

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United States

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Imperialism

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Stronger countries take over weaker countries

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What three countries became U.S possessions as a result of the war?

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Puerto Rico, Guam, Philippines

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How did newspaper headlines like this help start the Spanish-American war?

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They created a desire to go to war.