Geography and the Spanish-American War

Spanish-American War

• Locate the following on a world map:

1. U.S.
2. Spain
3. Cuba - What ocean is it in? How far is it from the U.S.?
4. Hawaii - What ocean is it in? How far is it from the U.S.?
5. Philippines - What ocean is it in? How far is it from the U.S.?

• Why would these locations be a problem during the Spanish-American war?
• Hint: Are they close to each other? Where are the islands located in relationship to the U.S. and Spain?

• Locate Panama and the Panama Canal. How did the Panama Canal (water bridge) change that?  What President is connected with the building of the Panama Canal?

• What is our relationship today with the Philippines? Cuba? Hawaii?
• Did Hawaiians want to be annexed as part of the United States?