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A Growing State: The Spanish - American War
Lesson 3 pg. 285 - 289 |
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Why did many Cubans move to Florida and other parts of the United States?
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Many Cubans moved to Florida and other parts of the United States to avoid living under Spanish rule.
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immigration
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Immigration is the moving to one country to another.
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What was the name of the war declared by the United States on Spain on April 25th, 1898 called?
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The Spanish - American War.
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Who was Jose' Marti?
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Jose' Marti was a Cuban writer that came to Tampa in 1891 to gain support for rebellion in Cuba.
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Who became the new leader of the revolutioin after the death of Jose' Marti?
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Tomas Estrada Palma became the new leader of the revolution after Jose' Marti was killed in battle.
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When did Jose' Marti lead a rebellion in Cuba?
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Jose' Marti led a rebellion in Cuba in 1895.
He was killed while fighting against the Spanish. |
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Who were the main leaders in the cause of Cuban independence?
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The main leaders in the cause for Cuban independence were ...
- Jose Marti and - Tomas Estrada Palma. |
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What did many Cubans living in the United States want for Cuba?
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Many Cuban immigrants were loyal to Cuba and wanted Cuba to be independent, to break away from Spain.
Many other people in the United State wanted Cuba to be independent. |
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Why were many of Florida's cities used as military bases during the Spanish-American War?
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Because Florida is so close to Cuba, many of Florida's cities were used as military bases during the Spanish-American War.
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Who was Clara Barton?
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Clara Barton was a teacher and a nurse that cared for wounded soldiers and the sick in Tampa.
Clara Barton is best known for founding the American branch of the Red Cross in 1881. |
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Who were the Rough Riders?
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The Rough Riders were a fighting group organized by Theodore Roosevelt.
They were mostly cowhands and college athletes. The Rough Riders helped win the battle of San Juan Hill near Santiago. |
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How did the Spanish-American War affect Florida?
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The Spanish-American War affected Florida by...
- soldiers rebuilding forts, - soldiers spending money in cities of military bases, - increasing tourism when soldiers talked about Florida when they returned to their homes,and - soldiers improving Florida harbors. |
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When did the Spanish agree to stop fighting?
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The Spanish agreed to stop fighting in the Spanish- Amrerican War after American forces defeated the Spanish in Satiago on July 17, 1898.
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When did the United States declare war on Spain, after the explosion of the Maine,
on February 15, 1898. |
The United States declared war on Spain on April 25, 1898.
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What event caused the United States to declare war on Spain?
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The explosion of the US battleship, the Maine, in the harbor of Havanna, Cuba on February 15, 1898.
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