Question

Name Article called “Remember the Maine! To Hell With Spain!" 1. What happened to the USS Maine on Feb 15, 1898? Where were they? 2. What is the sinking of the Maine significant important)? 3. What was a major result of the Spanish American War? (don't say turning point) 4. The Spanish American War caused a major debate that is still going on today. Explain the issue being debated Cuba was a colony of Spain. How did the Cubans feel about that? 6. What were the exaggerated stories written about Cuba called? 7. Besides the fact that the US sympathized with the poor treatment of the Cubans. Why else did the US have an interest in Cuba? 8. True False The number of Spanish colonies had decreased by 1898. 9. Who was the president during the Spanish American War and why was he hesitant to go to war at first? 10. Where was the first major battle fought? Then where did we send troops? 11. What role did Teddy Roosevelt have in the war?

Answer 1

USS Maine was a United States Navy ship that sank in Havana Harbor in February 1898, contributing to the outbreak of the Spanish–American War in April. American newspapers, engaging in yellow journalism to boost circulation, claimed that the Spanish were responsible for the ship's destruction. The phrase, "Remember the Maine! To hell with Spain!" became a rallying cry for action. Although the Maine explosion was not a direct cause, it served as a catalyst that accelerated the events leading up to the war.

Maine is described as an armored cruiser or second-class battleship, depending on the source. Commissioned in 1895, she was the first U.S. Navy ship to be named after the state of Maine.[a][1][2] Maine and the similar battleship Texas were both represented as an advance in American warship design, reflecting the latest European naval developments. Both ships had two gun turrets staggered en échelon, and full masts were omitted due to the increased reliability of steam engines.[3] Due to a protracted 9-year construction period, Maine and Texas were obsolete by the time of completion.[3] Far more advanced vessels were either in service or nearing completion that year. Hope this helps!