Spanish-American War

Grade 545 minutesVirginia Social Studies Standards of Learning

Learning Objective

I can identify the countries that were involved in the Spanish-American War and explain the causes of the war.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Name the two main countries involved in the Spanish-American War.

2. What was the name of William Randolph Hearst's newspaper mentioned in the video?

3. Describe how Hearst's newspaper portrayed Spain in the lead-up to the Spanish-American War.

...and 4 more questions

Educational Video

How the Media Started the Spanish-American War | Citizen Hearst | American Experience | PBS

American Experience | PBS

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