The Spanish-American War Quiz

Which ship's sinking was a major cause of the war?

And in which harbor did it explode?

What was the name for newspapers' use of exaggeration to increase sales before the war?

Name one of the two people who were leading the above.

And in which city were there newspapers based?

Who was the U.S president at the time?

Who commanded the Rough Riders?

Which Spanish colonies were transferred to the U.S after the war?

Which non-Spanish island chain was annexed by the U.S as a result of the war?

What amendment declared that the U.S would not try to control Cuba?

Which decisive battle led to the fall of Santiago de Cuba?

Who was the King of Spain during the war?

Which battle in the pacific led the destruction of the Spanish navy?

In what year did the war take place?

What other war involving the U.S started directly after this war?

Which jaundice causing disease devastated U.S troops in Cuba?

Which great American author famously was against imperialism after the war?