The Spanish American War

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Across
  1. 2. The sinking of this ship contributed to the start of the Spanish American War
  2. 4. This territory was also gained by the US after the Spanish American War and was a valuable naval station
  3. 5. A combination of the US trying to get rid of European powers in the Western Hemisphere and public criticism of Spanish tactics,Cubans gained this
  4. 9. After the sinking of the USS Maine, this pressured the US to declare war
  5. 14. Warned other powers not to interfere with the affairs of the US
  6. 15. White Americans believe they have a God-given right to settle the whole continent
Down
  1. 1. This gaining of this territory from the Spanish American War caused a divide between imperialists and anti-imperialists in the US
  2. 3. The Platt Amendment was made to protect this territory's independence from foreign powers
  3. 6. Against expansionism
  4. 7. Extreme and aggressive Patriotism
  5. 8. A territory the US gained obtained from Spain
  6. 10. The US gained this title after they acquired more territories in the South Pacific (Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico)
  7. 11. American volunteers that fought in battles in Cuba such as the Battle of Las Guasimas
  8. 12. Pro expansionism
  9. 13. A letter criticizing President McKinley written by the Spanish Ambassador