Western intervention in other countries had mixed results. Why did the United States intervene in Cuba in 1898?

Level 4: Explains two reasons. 6 marks
Level 3: Explains one reason. 4-5 marks
Four marks for one explanation, five marks for explanation supported by specific contextual knowledge.
- The USA intervened because of the way that Spain was treating the Cubans who were fighting for independence. The Americans were against imperialism and so opposed Spain governing Cuba. This was made worse by the fact that Spain was imprisoning hundreds of thousands of Cubans in camps in dreadful conditions.

Level 2: Identifies or describes valid reason(s); addresses the question but does not explain. 2-3 marks

One Level 2 mark for each identification/description.
- Spanish treatment of Cubans.
- To support the Cubans in their struggle for independence from Spain.
- Because of the sinking of the USS Maine.
- Because of pressure from the press/public.
- Because the USA was against imperialism.

Level 1: Writes about the topic but does not address the question. 1 mark
- It intervened because Cuba was important to the USA for many reasons. America thought it should have a say about what was happening there.

Accept all valid responses.
Level 0: No creditable response. 0 marks