Spanish-American War

What is Imperialism?

• When nations build empires by adding colonies.

• When a leader becomes an emperor.

• When a country wins a war.

• When a colony becomes a country or state.

Which of the following was a leading cause of the United States entering the Spanish American War?

• The Rough Riders were attacked at the Battle of San Juan Hill.
• Spain was a threat to America.
• The U.S. wanted to add more territories to its empire.
• The sinking of the USS Maine

What was the cause of the conflict between Cuba and Spain?

• Cuba wanted to enslave Spain

• Spain wanted to convert the Cuban government to communism

• Spain wanted to turn Cuba into vacation destination

• Cuba wanted independence from Spain

The USS Maine exploded while it was in Havana, _____. This was a leading cause to the start of the Spanish American War.

• Cuba

• Guam

• Mexico

• Panama

Who blew up the USS Maine?

• Cuba

• Spain

• We don't know for sure

• The United States

• It was an accident

Yellow Journalism is

• A type of investigative journalism that focuses on government, big business or social issues

• The name of a popular dime store novel

• A book about the disgusting conditions of slaughter houses

• A type of journalism that stretches the truth and makes exaggerated claims

What was a result of Yellow Journalism?

• People stopped buying newspapers

• Public opinion for the war increased

• Public outcry against the war increased.

• US won the Spanish American War

The United States acquired the territory shaded in green during the Spanish-American War. What is the name of that Asian territory?

• Cuba

• Japan

• Philippines

• Spain

The United States received this Latin American island seen here from Spain after winning the war.

• Guam

• The Philippines

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

When a larger/stronger nation gains political and economic control over a smaller/weaker nation.

• imperialism

• expansionism

• isolationism

• Protectorate