The Spanish American War

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Across
  1. 2. The belief in building up strong armed forces to prepare for war.
  2. 5. Juan Hill Site of a significant battle in Cuba during the Spanish-American War.
  3. 6. U.S. naval commander defeated the Spanish fleet in the Battle of Manila Bay.
  4. 7. The process of adding a territory to a country, which happened to the Philippines.
  5. 8. The formal approval or acceptance of an agreement or treaty, as done with the Treaty of Paris.
  6. 10. Asian archipelago that became a U.S. possession after the Spanish-American War.
  7. 11. Rico's Caribbean territory was acquired by the United States as a result of the war.
  8. 13. Pacific Island was captured by the United States during the war.
  9. 14. Amendment Legislation that declared the United States had no intention of annexing Cuba after the war.
Down
  1. 1. U.S. battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor, leading to increased tensions with Spain.
  2. 3. The expansion of a nation's influence and control over other countries through diplomacy or military force.
  3. 4. Caribbean island that sought independence from Spain and was a focal point of the war.
  4. 5. Cuban city where the Spanish fleet was blockaded and eventually surrendered.
  5. 9. Journalism Sensationalized and biased news reporting that contributed to public support for the war.
  6. 12. Riders Volunteer cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt in the Spanish-American War.