Spanish American War Webquest
Why did the United States need a strong navy?
To defend trade and growing international interests
List two reasons why America went to war with Spain:
To free Cuba from Spanish domination and to build an empire
Why was the USS Maine sent to Havana in 1898?
To protect American citizens while fighting was going on between Cubans and Spanish authorities
What opportunity did many people think America would gain from the Spanish American War?
To seize oversea processions and build an empire
What American ship exploded in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898?
USS Maine
What happened to Cuba at the end of the Spanish American War?
Cuba was liberated and had its freedom
Did any Americans die in combat during the Battle of Manila Bay?
No
What did the United States do to the Philippines at the end of the Spanish American War?
The United States annexed or took over the Philippine Islands
What does a rating badge indicate?
The specialty of the sailor
How did Filipinos fire their handmade guns?
Applying fire to a touch hole on the barrel
Who lead the Filipino revolutionaries?
Emilio Aguinaldo
What happened to the entire Spanish fleet in Cuba?
It was sunk in battle
Who said, "Speak softly, but carry a big stick"?
Theodore Roosevelt
What fraction of the crew died aboard the USS Maine when it exploded?
Three quarters
What year did the Filipino-American War end?
1915
About how many United States soldiers served in the Spanish American War?
306,760 soldiers
What part of the USS Maine exploded?
Forward gunpowder magazines
What came before & after the war? What is the time period?
Post Civil War & Pre WWI;1900
List the dates and how long the United States was involved in the Spanish American War.
1898-1902, "4 years"
What does the white number 1 on the flag represent?
1st U.S. Volunteer Calvary
About how many United States soldiers died in the Spanish American War?
2,446 soldiers
Why do you think the United States government refused to recognize the Philippine Republic after the Spanish American War?
Answers will vary
In what two locations did America fight Spanish forces?
Cuba and Philippine Islands
What important Filipino was captured by American forces in 1901?
Emilio Aguinaldo
What type of gun did the Americans use to push the Spanish forces off of the hills outside of Santiago?
Gatling guns
What American became a hero or very popular after the Battle for Manila Bay?
George Dewey
What did the United States demand that Spain do with Cuba after the USS Maine exploded?
Give Cuba its freedom
What did Theodore Roosevelt become famous for during the battle for Santiago?
His charge up San Juan Hill with the Rough Riders
What was the date for the Battle of Manila Bay?
May 1, 1898
Did anyone ever figure out the cause of the explosion aboard the USS Maine?
No
Where did the first battle of the Spanish American War take place?
Philippine Islands
What two islands did the United States annex or takeover at the end of the Spanish American War?
Philippines Islands and Puerto Rico
List five islands that the United States acquired in the late 1800s:
Philippines, Samoa, Guam, Wake Island, and Hawaii
Who did American newspaper barons William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer, blame the sinking of the USS Maine on?
Spain
What features did the new American Navy ships have?
Steel hulls, steam engines, and rifled guns
What Spanish American War hero became President in 1901?
Theodore Roosevelt
