Lesson 2 The Spanish-American War

Lesson 2 The Spanish-American War p. 184 - 189 Review Questions: Recording Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How Statements DIRECTIONS: Read each main idea and answer the questions below. Refer to your textbook to write the answers. A. Main Idea: The United States and Cuba were closely tied economically, and many Americans supported Cuba’s fight for independence. 1. Who was José Martí? Cuban poet 2. What was the role of yellow journalism in building American support for Cuba? The sensational reports of Spanish atrocities in American newspapers swayed many Americans in the rebels' favor; brought forth feelings of sympathy. 3. How did the explosion of the battleship USS Maine hasten the United States going to war? The sinking of Maine incited United States' passions against Spain, eventually leading to a naval blockade of Cuba and a declaration of war. B. Main Idea: One part of America’s navy blockaded Cuba, while another squadron took control of Manila, the Philippine capital. 1. What was the Battle of Manila Bay? the defeat of the Spanish Pacific fleet by the U.S. Navy 2. Who were the Rough Riders? the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry under the leadership of Theodore Roosevelt 3. How did the Spanish-American War end? signing the treaty of paris C. Main Idea: After the war, the United States had to decide what to do with its new territories. 1. What were the conditions of the Treaty of Paris of 1898? established the independence of Cuba, ceded Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States, and allowed the victorious power to purchase the Philippines Islands from Spain for $20 million. 2. Why did the United States insist that the Platt Amendment be added to Cuba’s constitution? safeguard its significant commercial interests on the island in the wake of Spain's inability to preserve law and order. 3. When did Puerto Ricans gain U.S. citizenship? March 2,1917 4. When did the Philippines gain independence? january 23, 1899