Spanish-American War

2. A Pacific island that became a U.S. territory following the Spanish-American War.
3. A Filipino revolutionary leader who initially allied with the U.S. against Spain but later opposed U.S. rule.
4. A volunteer cavalry unit led by Theodore Roosevelt, known for their role in the Battle of San Juan Hill.
7. A key battle in Cuba where U.S. forces, including the Rough Riders, secured a crucial victory.
8. The agreement that ended the Spanish-American War, transferring Spanish territories to the U.S.
10. A slogan used to rally American support for war after the USS Maine explosion.
11. A decisive U.S. naval victory led by Commodore George Dewey, crippling Spain’s Pacific fleet.
14. The policy of extending a country's influence through territorial acquisition, which became a major debate following the war.
15. Future U.S. president who gained fame for leading the Rough Riders during the war.

1. A conflict fought in 1898 between the United States and Spain, resulting in U.S. territorial expansion.
5. A U.S. battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor, fueling public support for war against Spain.
6. Sensationalized reporting that exaggerated Spanish atrocities and influenced American public opinion.
9. An island nation whose fight for independence from Spain was a major cause of the war.
12. An island ceded to the United States as part of the Treaty of Paris (1898).
13. A Spanish colony that became a key battleground and later a U.S. territory after the war.