The Spanish-American War
The Spanish-American War, a significant conflict in the late 19th century, shaped the course of history by marking the emergence of the United States as a global power. Fought in 1898 between the United States and Spain, it stemmed from American intervention in Cuba's struggle for independence. The war lasted a mere four months but had profound implications, resulting in the end of Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and the acquisition of territories by the United States, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. This conflict not only altered the geopolitical landscape but also fueled debates about imperialism and America's role on the world stage.
Questions
- What event started the Spanish-American War?
- What territories did the U.S. gain as a result of the Spanish American War?
- How did the Spanish-American War lead to the Filipinos rebelling against the United States?
- How did newspapers contribute to America's declaration of war against Spanish in 1898?
- How did the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine stir war fever?
- What changes did the Spanish American War bring to the U.S.?
- Which future president led the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?
- Who were "Rough Riders" and where were they vidorious?
- What is "yellow journalism"?
- Why did imperialists in the United States want to annex the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?
- What role did Yellow Press newspapers play in getting the United States into the Spanish American War?
- What was a major cause of the Spanish American War?
- Why is the Spanish American War a pivotal moment in U.S. history?
- Where was Theodore Roosevelt's famous victory in the Spanish-American?
- What was the Battle of San Jacinto?
- How did we get the Republic of Texas?
- What is the deal that the United States made with Spain in 1819 to end the conflict over Florida?
- Theodore Roosevelt became a national hero due to which conflict?
- How did the Spanish-American War affect both the Philippines and Cuba?
- What did Spain lose at the end of the Spanish-American War?