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The Spanish-American War

Textbook Questions Use page 649-654 in the

textbook

1. Why did the Spanish-American War begin and what was the

“Maine”? • Spanish treatment of

Cubans was brutal.• The Maine was a U.S.

battleship sent to protect our interests. It was thought to be destroyed by Spain.

2. Look at the maps on page 651: According to the two maps, in which area

did most of the fighting take place?

The southern coast of Cuba.

3. Look at the Philippines map on page 651:

Near what large city in the Philippines did Admiral Dewey attack?

•Manila

4. Look at the Caribbean map on page 651:

On what Caribbean islands did the U.S. forces land?

•Cuba and

Puerto Rico

5. Look at the Caribbean map on page 651:

Near what Cuban city was the “Battle of San Juan Hill” fought?

• Santiago de Cuba

Define the following terms: 6a: Yellow Journalism - Sensational, biased, and often false reporting to sell newspapers.

Define the following terms:

6b: Armistice - A peace agreement ending fighting.

Define the following terms:

6c: Blockade – To block off & defend an area in order to stop supplies or troops from entering or leaving.

Define the following terms:

6d: Protectorate – A country that is technically independent, but under the control of another country.

7. How did the United States gain Puerto and the Philippine islands as territories?

• The “Treaty of Pans” ended the Spanish-American War on December 10, 1898.

• In the treaty, the U.S. is granted Guam, Puerto Rico, & agrees to pay $20 million to Spain for the Philippines.

8. Do you think the United

States should have claimed

Cuba as an American

territory after the war? Why or

Why not?

9. How did the United States’ role in world affairs change and grow after winning the

Spanish-American War?

• The United States became a recognized world power.• Gained 3 new

territories.• Became a

protectorate of Cuba.