Student Name _____________________________________ Date _________ Class __________
Spanish-American War for Cuba’s Independance
Answer the following questions after discussing the article in class. You may reread parts
of the article as you answer.
Why was the United States interested in Cuba’s fight for independence from Spain?
Use details and information from the article in your answer.
Who was the leader of the revolution in Cuba?
Theodore Roosevelt
José Martí
Thomas Estrada Palma
Commodore George Dewey
Where was the first major battle of the Spanish-American War fought?
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Florida
Puerto Rico
Who were the Rough Riders?
a group of businessmen and farmers
a group of cowboys and athletes
a troop of soldiers
a troop of Cubans