1898: War with Spain & Its Aftermath — Drills · Grade 8 Social Studies
Chapter: Reform, Empire & Democratic ParticipationWhat these drills covers
By the end of 1898: War with Spain & Its Aftermath you should be able to:
- I can separate long-standing conflict from an immediate trigger.
- I can explain a historical claim using relevant evidence and acknowledge its limits.
4 questions, written answer, each with a worked explanation.
Vocabulary used: context, corroboration, interpretation, cession, self-government.
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
The headline can show an accusation and its public circulation. Responsibility requires independent investigation and evidence, not the strength of the wording.
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
They may have sought independence while U.S. leaders pursued different arrangements. Cooperation against Spain did not guarantee agreement about the postwar settlement.
Problem 3
Answer and explanation
No. A new conflict over U.S. rule followed. The defeat of one colonial power did not resolve the independence movement’s aims.
Problem 4
Answer and explanation
Examine control over elections, laws, taxation, military affairs, and foreign policy, along with local accounts and restrictions on authority.