1. The Spanish American War
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2. What were the reasons for the Spanish American War?
Protection of American business interests in Cuba.

3. What were the reasons for the Spanish American War?
American support of Cuban rebels to gain independence from Spain.

4. What were the reasons for the Spanish American War?
Rising tensions as a result of the sinking of the U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor.

5. What were the reasons for the Spanish American War?
Yellow Journalism exaggerated news reports of the events.

6. What were the results of the Spanish American War?
U.S. emerges as a world power.
The U.S. navy is increased.

7. What were the results of the Spanish American War?
Cuba gained independence from Spain.
Spain’s power decreases.

8. What were the results of the Spanish American War?
The U.S. gained possession of the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.