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Spanish treatment of Cubans was brutal. Spanish treatment of Cubans was brutal. The Maine was a U.S. battleship sent to protect our interests. It was thought to be destroyed by Spain. The Maine was a U.S. battleship sent to protect our interests. It was thought to be destroyed by Spain.

3. Look at the Philippines map on page 651: Near what large city in the Philippines did Admiral Dewey attack?

4. Look at the Caribbean map on page 651: On what Caribbean islands did the U.S. forces land?

5. Look at the Caribbean map on page 651: Near what Cuban city was the “Battle of San Juan Hill” fought?