Spanish American War flashcard

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Which of the following was NOT a possession of Spain at the start of the Spanish American War? Philippines, Cuba, Puerto Rico, India

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India

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What was the type of journalism that exaggerates headlines, stories, and pictures to increase readership?

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yellow journalism

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What was the name of the American ship that exploded in the Havana Harbor; an event that is considered one of the main causes of the Spanish American War?

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USS Maine

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Territories gained as a result of the Spanish-American war include Puerto Rico, Guam and-

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Philippines

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What term describes building an empire by conquering other nations?

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Imperialism

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A Newspaper reported that Spain had caused the explosion, although studies have shown it was an accident on the ship. This was an example of …

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Yellow Journalism

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Economic motives for imperialism include _________.

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a need for raw materials and new markets

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After the Spanish-American War, the Platt Amendment guaranteed that the United States ...?

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Would be able to intervene in Cuba's affairs if necessary