Title: Spanish-American War Labels: Imperialism, McKinley, TR, Hawaii, S-A_War, Guam, Philippines, Mahan, NavyYour answers are due by 12:25 p.m. on Nov. 2. Questions for Part II—The Spanish-American War
1. What connections did the U.S. have to Cuba in the late 1800s? List at least two.
They were big in sugar plantaions and helped smuggle weapons into Cuba.
2. What were the Spanish “reconcentration camps”?
Towns policed by Spanish troops that lacked inadequate food, water, housing and sanitation.
3. List three reasons why the United States went to war with Spain in Cuba.
a. sugar plantations
b. sympathyed with Cuba
c. military control
4. Which do you believe was the most important reason? Why?
Military because they could then protect the nation in that area.
5. What did the Teller Amendment say?
Stated that the U.S. had no interest in control over Cuba and would leave after peace was restored.
6. Why was a portion of the Spanish-American War fought in the Philippines?
Dewey, commander of a Pacific fleet was sent to fight there.
7. Dewey’s victory in the __________________Philippenes______ sparked an outpouring of ______pride_______ in the United States.
8. Why did Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders want to fight in Cuba?
Because of the pride Dewey got in the Philippenes.
9. a. Why were many African-Americans eager to serve in the Spanish-American War?
An oppurtunity to elevate the status of blacks in the U.S. and win them some respect.
b. What forms of discrimination and prejudice did they encounter?
Not allowed to fight in Cuba and were rejected by many states.
10. How did racism influence American perceptions of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines? Give two examples of events where racism affected U.S. policy after the war.
a.Americans thought they were stupid because they were not Anglo Saxon and were not fit to take care of themselves.
b. They thought that the Americans would be better off leading them so they should take over their land.