Spanish American War Vocab

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  1. 3. Island in the western Pacific, previously controlled by Spain, gained by the US as a territory in 1898. Citizens of Guam are also US citizens.
  2. 5. The Rough Riders was a nickname given to the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry in the Spanish-American War.
  3. 6. A nation that has colonies and territories it has taken over.
  4. 8. 26th President of the United States, leader of the Rough Riders.
  5. 9. The body of water just outside of the capital of the Philippines, Manila. Primary port.
  6. 10. US battleship that sank in Havana harbor, which helped bring the US to war with Spain.
Down
  1. 1. A nation in southeast Asia made up of a series of islands, formerly controlled by Spain, and then the US.
  2. 2. Island in the Caribbean, formerly controlled by Spain, gained by the US as a territory in 1898. Citizens of Puerto Rico are also US citizens.
  3. 4. a country that has significant influence in international affairs.
  4. 6. Small island nation south of the US state of Florida.
  5. 7. People fighting against the government.