Spanish American War Webquest

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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


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