Spanish American War 5th Grade

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Why was the construction of the Panama Canal important to the U.S.? Options: to help the U.S. spread democracy in South American countries, to improve trade between the east and west coasts of the United States, to protect the U.S. from attack by South American countries, to allow people in South America to immigrate to the U.S.

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to improve trade between the east and west coasts of the United States

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Under President Theodore Roosevelt, the U.S. increased its reach in the Pacific Ocean by

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building a canal

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Under President William McKinley, the U.S. gained large territories that had been controlled by

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Spain

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Which of the following was an effect of the construction of the Panama Canal? Options: It led to the democratization of much of South America, It increased the U.S. involvement in the affairs of Central America, It helped European countries colonize much of South America, It reduced trade between the U.S. and Central America.

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It increased the U.S. involvement in the affairs of Central America.

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President McKinley's belief that "Cuba ought to be free and independent" led to which development?

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The Spanish-American War began

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How did President McKinley expand America's role in the world? Options: by spreading democracy to Latin America, by acquiring territory through military conflict, by creating an international organization to maintain peace, by forming permanent military alliances with European nations

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by acquiring territory through military conflict

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The start of the Spanish-American War was, in part, a result of the U.S. involvement with: Cuba, Guam, Mexico, Panama

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Cuba

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The U.S. went to war with Spain during McKinley's presidency for two main reasons: to establish dominance over the Western Hemisphere; to protect U.S. business interests in the Caribbean (including Cuba). True or False?

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True

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Why did the U.S. take over construction of the Panama Canal?

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to improve trade between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts

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President Theodore Roosevelt's goal of building a major canal led him to

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support a revolution for independence