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J. I. M. S Auto

J. I. M. S Auto. Jobs Industry Mobility Suburbs. The Spanish-American War. Textbook Questions Use page 649-654 in the textbook. 1. Why did the Spanish-American War begin and what was the “Maine”?. Spanish treatment of Cubans was brutal.

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J. I. M. S Auto

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  1. J. I. M. S Auto • Jobs • Industry • Mobility • Suburbs

  2. The Spanish-American War Textbook Questions Use page 649-654 in the textbook

  3. 1. Why did the Spanish-American War begin and what was the “Maine”? • Spanish treatment of Cubans was brutal. • The Maine was a U.S. battleship sent to protect our interests. It was thought to be destroyed by Spain.

  4. 2. Look at the maps on page 651: According to the two maps, in which area did most of the fighting take place? The southern coast of Cuba.

  5. 3.Look at the Philippinesmap on page 651:Near what large city in the Philippines did Admiral Dewey attack? • Manila

  6. 4. Look at the Caribbeanmap on page 651:On what Caribbean islands did the U.S. forces land? • Cuba and Puerto Rico

  7. 5. Look at the Caribbeanmap on page 651:Near what Cuban city was the “Battle of San Juan Hill” fought? • Santiago de Cuba

  8. Define the following terms: 6a: Yellow Journalism - Sensational, biased, and often false reporting to sell newspapers.

  9. Define the following terms: 6b: Armistice - A peace agreement ending fighting.

  10. Define the following terms: 6c: Blockade – To block off & defend an area in order to stop supplies or troops from entering or leaving.

  11. Define the following terms: 6d: Protectorate – A country that is technically independent, but under the control of another country.

  12. 7. How did the United States gain Puerto and the Philippine islands as territories? • The “Treaty of Pans” ended the Spanish-American War on December 10, 1898. • In the treaty, the U.S. is granted Guam, Puerto Rico, & agrees to pay $20 million to Spain for the Philippines.

  13. 8. Do you think the United States should have claimed Cuba as an American territory after the war? Why or Why not?

  14. 9. How did the United States’ role in world affairs change and grow after winning the Spanish-American War? • The United States became a recognized world power. • Gained 3 new territories. • Became a protectorate of Cuba.

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