AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
THE SPANISH AMERICAN WAR
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A group of Roosevelt’s buddies who volunteered to be in the cavalry to help defeat the Spanish in the Spanish American War
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Nickname for African American soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalries who played a major role in the Battle of San Juan Hill in Cuba during the Spanish American War
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A temporary suspension of fighting, typically one during which peace talks take place; a truce.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The most famous of all the units fighting in Cuba, the “Rough Riders” was the name given to the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry under the leadership of Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt resigned his position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy in May 1898 to join the volunteer cavalry.
Detailed explanation-2: -Rough Rider, member of 1st Volunteer Cavalry, in the Spanish-American War, member of a regiment of U.S. cavalry volunteers recruited by Theodore Roosevelt and composed of cowboys, miners, law-enforcement officials, and college athletes, among others.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Battle of San Juan Heights was fought on July 1, which Roosevelt called “the great day of my life.” He led a series of charges up Kettle Hill towards San Juan Heights on his horse, Texas, while the Rough Riders followed on foot.