Spanish-American War

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Across
  1. 2. war declared by the U.S. in 1898 to help Cuba
  2. 5. Month when the Treaty of Paris was signed
  3. 7. Nickname for Roosevelt's volunteer cavalry unit
  4. 9. This Asian country was ceded to the U.S. by Spain after the war
  5. 10. The capital of Cuba
  6. 11. Future U.S. president, who led the Rough Riders
  7. 12. Cuban city near where the Battle of San Juan Hill took place
Down
  1. 1. Island nation seeking independence, leading to the war
  2. 3. The U.S. gained control of this Caribbean island after the war
  3. 4. commodore who led the U.S. naval victory at Manila Bay
  4. 6. U.S. battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor
  5. 8. Country that fought against the U.S. in 1898
  6. 9. Treaty that ended the war, signed in 1898
  7. 13. Pacific island ceded to the U.S. by Spain