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- 6. The interception of the __ ___ ___ criticizing President McKinley was one of the causes of the Spanish-American War. (3 words/no spaces)
- 7. The Spanish-American War was fought to release this country from the control of Spain.
- 9. This newspaper tycoon is credited with saving the Statue of Liberty by creating the country's largest fundraiser.
- 13. This nickname created by Mark Twain describes the contrast of the overall economic growth of the country during the time period with the increase in poverty for many average Americans. (2 words/no spaces)
- 14. This US Volunteer Calvary regiment was led by Teddy Roosevelt and is best known for the charge on San Juan Hill that led to the end of the Spanish-American War. (2 words/no spaces)
- 15. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, the US experienced a period of _____, where cities rapidly grew due to the creation of new factories, an influx of immigrants, and the creation of new innovations.
- 17. Alexander Graham Bell's invention that allowed for people to communicate by voice almost instantaneously, allowing for news to spread more quickly.
- 18. This individual used photography to document "How the Other Half Lives" in an attempt to spark reforms to help those battling poverty and squalid living conditions.
- 19. Due to the extreme overcrowding of cities, ____ became a big issue that the government attempted to combat with the creation of things like mugshots, criminal profiling, and the "3rd Degree"
- 20. The signing of this document officially ended the Spanish-American War and resulted in the US gaining control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines (despite the Filipino rebellion to try and prevent this from occurring). (3 words/no spaces)
- 21. Thomas Edison's invention that allowed for the world to battle the darkness electronically for the first time. (2 words/no spaces)
- 23. This term means extending a country's power and influence beyond their physical borders.
- 24. This country attempted a rebellion against US control after they were "sold" to the US following the Spanish-American War.
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- 1. This conflict was fought in 1898, resulted in few US casualties, greatly expanded US's foreign power, and is considered the climax of American Imperialism. (3 words and a hyphen, no spaces)
- 2. This innovation created a way to produce steel in a quicker and significantly less expensive way. (2 words/no spaces)
- 3. The explosion and subsequent sinking of the ___ ___ was one of the causes of the Spanish-American War, although evidence later disputed that the ship was actually attacked. (2 words/no spaces)
- 4. One of the ____ causes of the Spanish-American War include a desire for overseas bases and international recognition.
- 5. This group of Americans argued for the creation of a US empire using evidence such as the creation of new markets, additional naval bases, and claiming that it was our job to "civilize weaker peoples" (2 words with a hyphen, no spaces)
- 8. This group of Americans argued against the creation of a US empire using evidence such as rule without consent, the economic cost, and the ignoring of needed reforms at home. (2 words with a hyphen, no spaces)
- 10. This individual rose to popularity due to his role as a colonel in the Spanish-American War. He would go on to become VP, and ultimately president of the US.
- 11. The creation of _____ and the subway allowed for people in cities to travel more quickly and easily.
- 12. One of the ____ causes of the Spanish-American War include sensationalized stories in Hurst's and Pulitzer's newspapers that spurred American anger.
- 16. There was an explosion of _____ in the US during the late 1800s and early 1900s due to many people seeking a better life in the US. Unfortunately, many people faced poverty and difficulties after arriving in the US.
- 22. The mass production of steel allowed cities to grow upward through the building of _______.
- 25. One of the ____ causes of the Spanish-American War include control of the Cuban sugar market.