Imperialism and World War I pt. 3

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the Spanish American War lasting just under four months?

• It showed the military strength of the United States and marked its emergence as a world power.

• It was the shortest war in U.S. history and had no major consequences.

• It resulted in the immediate independence of all Spanish colonies.

• It was a minor conflict with little impact on global politics.

Multiple Choice

Which groups played a significant role in the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War?

• Spanish Navy and Cuban Rebels

• Buffalo Soldiers and Rough Riders

• American Red Cross and Spanish Infantry

• French Foreign Legion and Cuban Civilians

Multiple Choice

What was the difference between the Buffalo Soldiers and the Rough Riders?

• The Buffalo Soldiers were regular army troops, while the Rough Riders were a volunteer cavalry unit.
• The Buffalo Soldiers fought in World War I, while the Rough Riders fought in the Civil War.
• The Buffalo Soldiers were a volunteer unit, while the Rough Riders were regular army troops.
• The Buffalo Soldiers were primarily composed of Native Americans, while the Rough Riders were all African American.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were major challenges faced by soldiers during the Spanish-American War in Cuba?

• Battles with Spanish forces

• Yellow fever and malaria

• Lack of modern weapons

• Mosquito infestations

Multiple Choice

Why did African American soldiers not perish from malaria in the same numbers of their white counterparts?

• Black soldiers had a genetic resistance to malaria.

• They received better medical treatment than white soldiers.
• Malaria was not prevalent in the regions they served.
• Black soldiers were less exposed to mosquitoes.

Multiple Choice

Which territories did Spain fight to keep during the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

• Hawaii, Cuba, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico

• Philippines, Guam, Haiti, and Cuba

• Puerto Rico, Guam, Dominican Republic, and Cuba

Open Ended

Why do you think the United States was interested in acquiring territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?

Open Ended

How did political cartoons like this convince many in U.S. society that we were doing the right thing by colonizing the Filipino people?

Multiple Choice

Why was the Philippian American War over shadowed?

• It was a minor conflict, that lasted only briefly with no significant impact.

• The war was seen as an extension of the Spanish American War

• The war was primarily fought over trade routes, and very few people died.

• It was overshadowed by domestic political issues.

Multiple Choice

What is problematic about the depiction of Cuba and the U.S. in the cartoon related to the Platt Amendment?

• It shows Cuba as a child and the U.S. as a controlling adult, implying inequality.

• It depicts Cuba as more powerful than the U.S.

• It suggests the U.S. is uninterested in Cuba's affairs.

• It shows both nations as equals.

Multiple Choice

Based on the maps provided, where is the U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay located, and what are two key features found within its boundaries?

• It is located in western Cuba, with features including the Cuban Fence and Mariel port.

• It is located in eastern Cuba, with features including Camp X-Ray and the U.S. Military Tent Camp.

• It is located in central Cuba, with features including Havana and Santa Clara.

• It is located in southern Cuba, with features including Leeward Point Field and Matanzas.

Open Ended

Who gave Dewey the order to attack Spain?

Open Ended

Summarize what you learned about the key events and timeline of the Spanish American War. Why do you think the war lasted just under four months?