The Caribbean: The Road to Independence

Multiple Choice

What was the result of the rebellion in Puerto Rico in 1868?

• It led to liberation from Spain.

• The US got involved and overthrew the Spanish government.

• It was quickly crushed by the Spanish governor.

• The Spanish raised taxes.

Drag and Drop

The colonists in Cuba were unhappy with Spanish rule because they resented the ​

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taxes, the corruption, and their ​

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in the government.

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high

lack of any voice

low

overinvolvement

limited voting rights

over-involvement

Dropdown

The Ten Years' War achieved an agreement from ​

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to improve the government and eventually end slavery in ​

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Multiple Select

Why were people in the United States concerned about events in Cuba?

• They had property there.

• They were outraged by the Spanish cruelty there.

• Cuba was a close neighbor.

• They wanted to support the Spanish.

Multiple Choice

How did those nations that became independent in the 1940s and 1950s achieve their independence?

• through voting

• raising taxes

• shutting down rebellions

• overthrowing the government

Labelling

Label the capitals of the countries.

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Nassau

Havana

Port-au-Prince

Kingston

San Juan

Santo Domingo