Spanish-American War Overview

These flashcards provide key terms and definitions related to the Spanish-American War, highlighting important events, outcomes, and figures.

Spanish-American War

A conflict in 1898 between the United States and Spain, primarily over Cuba's struggle for independence.

USS Maine

A US navy ship that exploded in Havana in 1898, leading to the US entering the Spanish-American War.

Outcome of the war

Cuba gained its freedom, and the US acquired Puerto Rico and Guam.

Casualties of the war

379 dead from battle and over 5,000 from diseases like malaria, typhoid, and yellow fever.

Cuba

A Spanish colony that rebelled against Spanish rule, leading to the outbreak of the war.

Philippine Islands

Another Spanish colony involved in the Spanish-American War, located in the Pacific Ocean.

Non-traditional military groups

Two groups that played a role in the Spanish-American War (details not provided in notes).