Teacher: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.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: One conflict on this island began with William Shafter landing forces at Siboney and Daiquiri. Forces under Henry Lawton and Joseph Wheeler engaged defenders of this island at El Caney and Las Guasimas. After this island was occupied, its fate was decided by the Platt and Teller amendments. It was the site of another battle in which Leonard Wood charged up (*) San Juan Hill with the Rough Riders. For 10 points, name this island which was plunged into conflict by the explosion of the U.S.S Maine in one of its harbors.
Student:
History