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What was the decisive land battle of the war in Cuba?

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Battle of San Juan Hill

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Which Spanish general was known for his brutal reconcentration policy in Cuba?

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Valeriano Weyler

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On what date did the U.S. declare war on Spain?

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April 25, 1898

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What congressional resolution stated the U.S. had no intention of annexing Cuba?

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Teller Amendment

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Who commanded the Spanish fleet at the Battle of Santiago de Cuba?

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Pascual Cervera

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What Caribbean island became a U.S. territory after the Spanish-American War?

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Puerto Rico

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What treaty ended the Spanish-American War?

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Treaty of Paris (1898)

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Which future U.S. president led the Rough Riders in Cuba?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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What island nation did the U.S. help gain independence from Spain in the war?

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Cuba

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What naval battle made Commodore George Dewey a hero?

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Battle of Manila Bay

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In what year did the Spanish-American War take place?

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1898

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Who was the U.S. President during the Spanish-American War?

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William McKinley

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