Spanish American War

Multiple Choice

What role did the United States play in expanding trade and influence in Asia and other parts of the world?

• Only Western nation

• One of many nations trying to trade

• Not involved at all

• Focused solely on Europe

Multiple Choice

Which of these were causes of Imperialism?

• They were competing with other industrialized nations

• They needed more natural resources
• They needed new places to sell their industrial goods

• All of the Above

Multiple Choice

Which countries had imperial influence in Asia in 1914 as shown in the map?

• Great Britain

• France

• Japan

• United States

Open Ended

What do you think this war is about? Who is involved?

Multiple Choice

Cuba gained its independence from _______ in 1898 as a result of the Spanish-American War. The _________ controlled Cuba for a few years afterwards and helped them set up a government.

• Spain, United States

• Spain, Soviet Union

• United States, Soviet Union

• United States, France

Open Ended

What would you do if you were President McKinley? Consider the events that have just occurred.

Open Ended

How was "yellow journalism" responsible for gaining support from the U.S. public for the Spanish American War?

Multiple Choice

What were the main causes of American casualties during the Spanish American War?

• Battle injuries

• Disease

• Lack of supplies

• Poor leadership

Multiple Choice

This picture illustrates the

• Klondike Gold Rush

• Hawaii Annexation

• San Juan, Cuba

  (Rough Riders)

• Philippines

Open Ended

Secretary of State John Hay called this war, "a splendid little war." Why would he refer to it in that way?

Multiple Choice

What territories did America hold after the Spanish American War?

• Puerto Rico

• Philippines

• Guam

• All of the above

Open Ended

How did the explosion of the USS Maine lead to the start of the Spanish-American War?

Open Ended

What was the significance of the Spanish-American War?