The Spanish American War

What was the main cause of the Spanish-American War?

• Rights to Florida

• Independence of Mexico

• Gold in South America

• Independence of Cuba

• Rights to several Caribbean Islands

What U.S. ship was sunk in Havana Harbor prior to the war starting?

• Washington

• Maine

• Lusitania

• Titanic

• Monitor

When did the Spanish-American War occur?

• 1644

• 1745

• 1776

• 1812

• 1898

About how long did the war last?

• 2 weeks

• 3 months

• 2 years

• 5 years

• 1 month

Where did the Battle of Manila Bay take place?

• Cuba

• Mexico

• Philippines

• India

• Spain

What future president led the Rough Riders into battle?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Taft

• William McKinley

• Andrew Jackson

How much did the U.S. pay for the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico?

• $ 200 million

• $200.00

• $20.00

• $100.00

• $20 million

Who won the Spanish-American war?

• United States

• Spain

• Cuba

• Guam

• Philippines

Writers who are known for exaggerating the news are called

• red writers

• green reporters

• yellow journalists

• liars

Who was the president of the U.S. during the Spanish-American War?

• Chester A. Arthur

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Queen regent Maria Christina

• William McKinley