Causes of the Spanish-American War
Explore the key events and factors that led to the Spanish-American War, including Cuban independence, yellow journalism, and the USS Maine incident.
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Causes of the Spanish-American War
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet will test your knowledge of the causes leading to the Spanish-American War.
1. Which of the following was a major cause of the Spanish-American War?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
Cuban desire for independence from Spain
The American Civil War
The Mexican-American War
2. What is 'yellow journalism' and how did it contribute to the war?
Accurate reporting that calmed tensions
Sensationalized news reporting that inflamed public opinion
Government propaganda to prevent war
Objective reporting of facts
1. The sinking of the USS Maine was immediately proven to be an act of Spanish aggression.
True
False
2. The DeLôme Letter insulted the U.S. President and fueled American resentment towards Spain.
True
False
1. The Teller Amendment stated that the United States would not annex after the war.
2. General Valeriano Weyler's policy in Cuba, which involved forcing many Cubans into concentration camps, was known as .
1. Explain the significance of the USS Maine incident in leading to the Spanish-American War.
2. How did American economic interests in Cuba contribute to the desire for intervention?
Match each term on the left with its description on the right.
1. Yellow Journalism
a. Policy of forcing Cubans into concentration camps
2. USS Maine
b. Exaggerated news reporting
3. Reconcentration Policy
c. American battleship sunk in Havana Harbor