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 Texas Oregon Maine

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

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

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

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

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? Cuba Hawaiian islands Philippines Puerto Rico

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? Paris London Brussels Madrid

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