In this task you will be given a text passage from a trivia quiz. You should choose the category this question belongs to from these categories: History, Science, Social Science, Fine Arts, Literature. You can only choose one category, so if in doubt, please choose the closest match.

A territory invaded during this war asked to borrow gunpowder to salute a ship that had come to conquer it. One island invaded in this war had been overseen by the "Butcher" Weyler. An admiral in this war stated "You may (*) fire when you are ready," prior to beginning the Battle of Manila Bay. One battle in this "splendid little war" saw San Juan Hill charged upon by the Rough Riders and Teddy Roosevelt. Hearst's and Pulitzer's yellow journalism as well as the explosion of the USS Maine helped instigate this war. For 10 points, name this war which led to the capture of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Cuba by the United States.
History

One character in this novel, Adele Ratignolle, urges the protagonist to care for her children above all else. Another character in this novel, the piano playing Mademoiselle Reitz helps the protagonist sort of her feelings for another character, who has left Grand Isle for Mexico. Despite being married to her husband Leonce, the protagonist of this novel develops romantic feelings for Alcee Arobin and Robert Lebrun before drowning herself by walking into the Gulf of Mexico. For 10 points, identify this novel about Edna Pontellier by Kate Chopin.
Literature

Sebastian Cabot is credited with naming this geographical feature which was first discovered by Juan Diaz de Solis, and Cabeza de Vaca governed a territory of the same name. Its rocky western shore features notable islands such as Las Hermanas and Isla Martin Garcia, while the Tigre River empties into it at its eastern shore. Lesser known cities along this river include Carmelo and Berazategui, but the better known cities of Montevideo and Buenos Aires are also situated along this river. FTP, identify this South American river which forms an estuary as it empties into the Atlantic.

Social Science