Spanish American War USII.5 – Flashcards

This country ruled Cuba at the start of the Spanish American War. Many Cubans wanted to be free of them.

The term used to describe the exaggerated news stories being reported at this time.

Stronger nations taking over weaker nations

Americans were worried that problems in Cuba would disrupt the markets between our countries and the ____________ we had there.

This ship exploded in Cuban waters mysteriously. The Americans blamed Spain for it.

Many Americans were sympathetic to Cuba because they had fought for their independence from England in what war.

The first battle of the Spanish American War was fought here.

Group of volunteers led by Teddy Roosevelt who helped win an important battle

The important battle where the Rough Riders were victorious.

By the end of the Spanish American War most of the Spanish Naval fleet had been _______________.

This country lost a lot of power as a result of the Spanish American war.

This country gained a lot of power as a result of the Spanish American war.

The three territories the United States gained control of after the Spanish American War.

After the Spanish American war, Cuba gained it's ______________. This means they ruled themselves.

President of the United States during the Spanish American War

The year the Spanish American War took place.

1. Americans wanted to help Cuban rebels who thought Cuba should be an independent country 2. Yellow Journalism 3. US wanted to protect their business interests in Cuba 4. United States was upset over the the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine

The U.S.S. Maine was sent to protect __________________.

1. Many Americans got involved and began to push for war with Spain 2. Many Americans were alarmed by Spain's brutality toward Cuba 3. Two newspapers began competing with each other to see how could create the most exaggerated story.

At this battle, the US was able to defeat the Spanish and take control of The Philippines.