UNIT 4: America Becomes a World Power
Part 2: The Spanish-American War Crossword Puzzle
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ACROSS
1 An amendment that was added to the declaration of war on Spain that stated the U.S. was not
planning to annex Cuba.
5 Surprise attack on the Spanish fleet in the Philippines.
6 As a result, of winning the Spanish-American War the U.S. gained full control over this place.
12 As a result, of winning the Spanish-American War the U.S. gained full control over this place.
13 The U.S. gained the right to occupy this place as a result of winning the Spanish-American
War.
14 The U.S. became this as a result of winning the Spanish-American War.
15 More solders died from this than in combat.
16 Ended the Spanish-American War.
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2 insulted President McKinley
3 American property was destroyed to provoke U.S. intervention during this event.
4 The press was quick to hold Spain responsible for the sinking of this ship.
7 Americans owned sugar mills and _________ in Cuba giving them an economic interest there.
8 Moved the entire rural population into concentration camps.
9 Cuban poet/journalist that organized resistance against Spain during the Cuban Revolution.
10 Led by Teddy Roosevelt on a charge up Kettle Hill.
11 Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to create sensations and attract
readers.