Unit 4 - Day 1 Spanish - American War (Quizizz)

Multiple Choice

Why did Americans support Cuban independence during the Spanish-American War?

• They wanted to protect their sugar interests

• They wanted to expand their territory

• They were against all forms of colonialism

• They wanted to spread democracy

Multiple Choice

How did the Monroe Doctrine impact U.S. foreign policy in the long term?

• It limited U.S. involvement in the Western Hemisphere

• It encouraged European colonization in Latin America

• It became a guiding principle for U.S. intervention in the Western Hemisphere

• It had no significant impact

Multiple Choice

The USS Maine was sent to Havana to protect U.S. citizens in ___.

• Puerto Rico
• Haiti
• Jamaica
• Cuba

Multiple Choice

How did William Randolph Hearst and the media influence public opinion about the conflict in Cuba?

• Hearst supported Cuba's independence without sensationalism.
• The media ignored the conflict in Cuba entirely.
• Hearst promoted peace talks between the U.S. and Spain.
• By using sensationalist journalism to exaggerate events in Cuba.

Multiple Choice

How did Congress recognition Cuba's independence affect US involvement in the Spanish-American War.

• It led to the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Cuba.
• It resulted in the U.S. supporting Spain against Cuba.
• It resulted in U.S. intervention in the Spanish-American War.

• It had no impact on U.S. foreign policy at the time.

Multiple Choice

The volunteer cavalry regiment led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War was called the ___ Riders.

• Rough
• Wild
• Brave
• Fierce

Multiple Choice

In which famous battle did the Rough Riders participate during the Spanish-American War?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of San Juan Hill

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Antietam

Multiple Choice

Which territories did the United States gain as a result of the Treaty of Paris that ended the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

• Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico

• Cuba, Jamaica, and the Philippines

• Guam, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic

Multiple Choice

How did the Platt Amendment affected Cuban independence after the Spanish-American War.

• The Platt Amendment granted full independence to Cuba.
• The Platt Amendment had no impact on Cuban governance.
• The Platt Amendment limited Cuban independence by allowing U.S. intervention in its affairs.
• The Platt Amendment encouraged Cuban self-rule and autonomy.