Spanish American War/Imperialism Flashcard Review

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Before the Spanish American War, the Spanish Empire had been

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shrinking

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What was a result of Yellow Journalism?

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Public opinion for the war increased.

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Yellow Journalism is....

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Exaggerated News Reports

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At the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories? Options: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain, Spain, Cuba, Guam, Marianas Islands, Philippines, Russia, Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

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Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

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What battle did the Rough Riders, Buffalo Soldiers and Americans defeat the Spanish?

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Battle of San Juan Hill

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The leader of the Rough Riders that captured San Juan Hill

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Roosevelt

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What was the outcome of the Spanish American War for the United States? Options: They gained control of Cuba, They gained control of the Philippines, They lost control of Puerto Rico, They emerged as a world power

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They emerged as a world power

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Which country gained independence as a result of the Spanish American War? Options: Puerto Rico, Philippines, Cuba, All of the above

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Cuba

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What was the role of yellow journalism in the Spanish American War?

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To exaggerate events and sway public opinion.

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What were the reasons for the Spanish American War? Options: To gain control of Cuba, To support Cuban rebels, To protect American business interests in Cuba, All of the above

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All of the above