Exercise
Spanish-American War: Causes & Outbreak
In this engaging exercise, students will explore the intricate causes and events leading up to the Spanish-American War, utilizing primary sources, interactive timelines, and group discussions to uncover how imperial ambition, economic interests, and a desire for national prestige ignited this pivotal conflict in 1898.
Questions
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What major event in February 1898 served as an immediate trigger for the Spanish-American War?
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What Spanish policy in Cuba outraged American public opinion prior to the war?
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Which Caribbean island's struggle for independence from Spain led directly to US involvement?
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What term describes sensationalized newspaper reporting that fueled war sentiment in the United States?
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Which US President asked Congress for a declaration of war against Spain in April 1898?
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What congressional amendment stated that the United States had no intention of annexing Cuba after the war?
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How did economic interests influence US involvement in the Cuban crisis?
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What famous rally cry was used by American newspapers to urge war with Spain?
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Who was the Spanish governor-general in Cuba whose harsh policies earned him the nickname 'Butcher'?
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Which two prominent newspaper publishers competed fiercely using sensationalized news stories in the late 1890s?
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Why was the United States concerned about political instability in Cuba?
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What was the significance of the leaked de Lôme letter published in February 1898?