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B. 26th president
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
A. 25th president B. 26th president C. 24th president |
The main cause of the Spanish-American War was Cuba wanting to be free from Spanish rule.
What was the main cause of the Spanish-American War?
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Spain declared war on the U.S. on April 24th, 1898
When did Spain declare war on the United States?
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The Pacific Ocean
Which Ocean was involved in the Spanish-American War?
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Citizens from America believed that Spain blew the battleship up.
Why is there so much controversy with the USS Maine?
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William McKinley
Who made the decision to send out a battleship to Cuba to protect the American citizens living there?
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The Treaty of Paris
What treaty ended the Spanish-American War?
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The Treaty of Paris was put into effect on February 6th, 1899.
When was the Treaty of Paris put into effect?
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Cuba
Most of the war took place in ____
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He wanted the Philippines to be independent.
Why did Emilio Aguinaldo launch an attack against American troops?
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Theodore Roosevelt
Who was a big contributor to the win at the Battle of San Juan?
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An American Navy battleship that mysteriously exploded.
What is the USS Maine?
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The first battle occured on May 1st.
What day did the first battle occur in the Spanish American war?
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Philippines
President McKinley decided to annex the __________
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The U.S. got control of Guam, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Philippines. They were also no longer isolated from world affairs after the war.
Why did the War give many benefits to the United States?
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