Spanish American War Summary

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Why did the US go to war with Spain during the presidency of William McKinley?

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To protect United States business interests in the Caribbean.

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The start of the Spanish American War was, in part, a result of the U.S. involvement in what country?

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Cuba

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This newspaper headline, "Crisis at Hand, Spanish Treachery" is an example of

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yellow journalism

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This map shows an example of the policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force. What is this policy called?

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imperialism

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Which words best describe yellow journalism reporting?

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exaggerated and misleading

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What was one result of the McKinley Administration's foreign policies?

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Public support for expansionism increased.

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Which is a result of the Spanish-American War?

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The United States became a world power

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As a result of the Spanish American War after signing the Treaty of Paris, the United States gained possession of... Guam, Puerto Rico, the Phillippines

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Guam, Puerto Rico, the Phillippines

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The "Rough Riders" were instrumental in the US victory against

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Spain

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The "yellow press" called for war after the sinking of the USS Maine. This caused the public to support which of these?

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Spanish American War