The Spanish-American War

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1. What was the name of the U.S. battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898? Iowa Maine Oregon Texas

2. In what month did the Spanish-American War begin? February April March May

3. Who was the president of the United States during the Spanish-American War? Benjamin Harrison Grover Cleveland William McKinley Ulysses Grant

4. Who ruled Spain at the time of the outbreak of war? Maria Cristina Isabella Alfonso XIII Don Carlos

5. Which Florida city acted as a staging area for men and materiel in the Spanish-American War? Tallahassee Jacksonville Tampa Miami

6. Two major naval engagements occurred during the War. Where did these battles take place? Santiago Harbor and Bay of Biscay Manila Bay and Philippine Sea Manila Bay and Santiago Harbor Santiago Harbor and Philippine Sea

7. Which territory was NOT owned by Spain at the outbreak of war with the United States? Puerto Rico Cuba Hawaiian islands Philippines

8. The United States invaded Cuba on June 22, 1898 at what port city? Havana Daiquiri Santiago Siboney

9. In what European city was the peace treaty signed on December 10, 1898? Brussels Paris London Madrid

10. After the Spanish-American War, the United States acquired all of the following territories EXCEPT: Puerto Rico Guam Canary Islands Hawaiian Islands