1. Spanish- American War BURY and CUP

2. B Business interest : protection of American Business interests
in Cuba

3. U U.S.S. Maine Explodes: Tensions rise between Spain and the U.S.
as a result of
sinking of
U.S.S
Maine

4. R Rebels in Cuba: Americans support Cuban rebels gaining independence
from Spain

5. Y- Yellow Journalism: exaggerated
news reports of events
(of events happening in Cuba)

6. C
Cuba Gained independence from Spain

7. U
United States emerged as a world power

8. P Possession of the Philippines, Guam,
and Puerto Rico was granted to the U.S.

9. Guam