Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The Age of Empire: Spanish American War
Discusses the causes, events, and consequences of the Spanish-American War and how the United States acquired several territories in the aftermath. Includes questions for students at end.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Signaling at Cuzco Well
Primary source material offers an account of the actions of Pvt. John Fitzgerald and Sgt. John Quick signaling for help during the Spanish-American War battle at Cuzco Well.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Danger in Fire Room 2!
An account of the danger associated with the Spanish American war vessels, powered by coal and steam, and the quick-thinking men who went beyond the call of duty.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: American Imperialism: The Spanish American War
This primary set uses photographs, letters, posters, and publications to explore the Spanish-American War. Review the sources in this set to gain insight into the motivations for US engagement. Includes teaching guide.
California Digital Library
Calisphere: Spanish American War
A broad selection of images featuring the Spanish American War can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
California Digital Library
Calisphere: Spanish American War
A broad selection of images featuring the Spanish American War can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
Library of Congress
Loc: Manuel Rojas
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, includes a brief synopsis of Rojas during his war years. The information, while short, is factual and worth checking out on the subject.
Library of Congress
Loc: World of 1898: Chronology of Puerto Rico in the Spanish American War
Check out this page from the Library of Congress for a chronology of events in Puerto Rico during and after the Spanish-American War.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Ambivalent Empire
With the purchase of Alaska in 1867, the United States embarked on the road of building an empire. From Alaska to the Spanish-American War to the Philippine Islands, the U.S. grew as an imperial nation throughout the latter half of the...
Curated OER
History Matters: A Perfect Hailstorm of Bullets
Check out this account of the Battle of San Juan Hill from the perspective of a black sergeant who fought there.
Library of Congress
Loc: World of 1898: Spanish American War: Foraker Act (Organic Act of 1900)
Check out this page for a brief explanation of the Foraker Act of 1900. Includes photo.
Library of Congress
Loc: World of 1898: The Spanish American War: Cuba During the War
Check out this page from the Library of Congress and choose to read a wartime essay about Cuba, see a timeline, or look at maps of Cuba. Includes photos too!
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The Ninth u.s. Infantry
This is a history of the Ninth U.S. Infantry, which served in both the Spanish-American and Philippine-American Wars.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: 3rd u.s. Volunteer Engineers
Check out this page for a history of this regiment and the role it played in Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War.
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: Second Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry
This site contains the brief history of the 2nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. This unit served in Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War.
US Navy
Naval History and Heritage: Casualties on the Uss Maine
List of all who lost their lives aboard the USS Maine.
Other
Msc: Exchange of Letters Re: Malolos Republic
Did Gen E.S. Otis and Presidente Emilio Aguinaldo discuss the Philippine aspirations for independence? According to these letters they did.
Other
Bodin Historic Photo: Battleship Uss Maine, Circa 1899
This is a picture of a replica of the U.S.S Maine.
Mount Holyoke College
International Relations: Albert Shaw: The Blowing Up of the Maine
Article written for the April, 1898 issue of American Monthly Review of Reviews expressing the author's opinion on reasons for the blowing up of the U.S.S. Maine, and what U.S. action should be.
Quia
Quia: Rags to Riches
Take this 10 question Spanish-American War practice quiz. It is in the style of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire."
US Navy
Naval History and Heritage: Sinking of the Uss Maine, 15 February 1898
Collection of photographs related to the sinking of the battleship Maine.
ProProfs
Pro Profs: Spanish American War Quiz
Take this 10 question quiz on the Spanish-American War.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: William Mc Kinley
This site, which is provided for by the White House, gives a biography and portrait of former president William McKinley.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Jennings Bryan (1913 1915) Secretary of State
A brief biography of William Jennings Bryan, who was Secretary of State in Woodrow Wilson's cabinet before World War I. Read about his presidential campaigns and what he did following his stint in the cabinet.