Spanish-American War

What was the problem between Spain and Cuba at the end of the 19th Century?

• Cuba controlled Spain and Spain wanted to be free.

• Spain controlled Cuba and Cuba wanted to be free.

• They both wanted to control America .

• There was no reason for their problem with one another.

Did Cuba receive freedom from Spain? If so, how?

• No, they are still under Spain's control

• Yes, after another 300 years

• Yes, after the Spanish-American War ended

• Yes, when Cuba took over Spain

Why did President McKinley send USS Maine to Cuba?

• to try and calm the situation between Cuba and Spain

• to attack Cuba

• they wanted to go to war

• they wanted to visit the beaches

What happened to the USS Maine on February 15, 1898?

• it took people on a cruise

• it vanished

• it exploded

• it hit an iceberg

Who was blamed for the explosion of the USS Maine?

• the United States

• Spain

• Cuba

• Maine

Who declared war on Spain? and what was the war called?

• President McKinley; Spanish-American War

• President McKinley; Avenging Maine War

• Theodore Roosevelt; Spanish-American War

• Theodore Roosevelt; Avenging Maine War

How long did the war last?

• 10 years

• 40 years

• 4 years

• less than four months

What ended the Spanish American War and granted the U.S. new territories?

• The Spanish Agreement

• Treaty of Paris 1898

• Treaty of Paris 1776

• The Monroe Doctrine

At the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories? 

• Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain
• Spain, Cuba, Guam
• Marianas Islands, Philippines, Russia
• Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

What did the Treaty of Paris NOT do?

• Cuba gained independence from Spain?

• Give Spain power to rule Cuba and America

• Gave the Spanish territories Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico to the United States