Slides: Spanish-American War

Multiple Choice

Spanish General Weyler was a subject of US criticism because:

• He provided aid to local farmers in Cuba.
• He established democratic reforms in Cuba.

• He promoted peaceful negotiations with rebels.

• He used brutal tactics, including reconcentration camps.

Multiple Select

What were the reasons many in the US sought to intervene in the Cuban revolution?

• To protect American investments

• To support Spanish government

• To gain territory

• To promote communist sympathies

• To support rebels fighting for freedom from Spanish rule

Multiple Choice

How did yellow journalism contribute to the start of the Spanish-American War (1898)?

• By focusing on economic issues, it diverted attention from the tensions between the United States and Spain.

• By sensationalizing news stories committed by Spain in Cuba, it fueled public outrage and blamed Spain for the Sinking of the USS Maine

• By promoting peaceful negotiations, it prevented the outbreak of the Spanish-American War.

• By downplaying the events in Cuba, it prevented public awareness and support for military intervention.

Multiple Choice

A strong nationalistic push for war is:

• Patriotism

• Isolationism

• Imperialism

• Jingoism

Multiple Choice

A major contributing factor concerning the Spanish American war was the DeLome Letter.

In the DeLome Letter, the Spanish ambassador criticized ________. When the _______ published the letter it sparked outrage in the United States

• President McKinley; Yellow Press

• US expansionism; Television news

• General Weyler; Cubans

• The Cuban rebels; Telegraph Office

Multiple Choice

What event led to the explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor? Meaning, what did the US find was the true cause of the explosion as a result of an investigation in the 1970s?

• The ship was attacked by Spanish forces

• An internal fire ignited its ammo stocks

• A mine exploded under the ship

• The ship collided with another vessel

Multiple Select

Which of the following is true regarding US going to war with Spain?

• At the outbreak, the US army was very small

• The army lacked supplies

• There was poor leadership

• The US was completely prepared to go to war

Multiple Choice

A strong, nationalist drive toward war is known as:

• isolationism
• jingoism

• imperialism
• pacifism

Multiple Choice

What was the size of the US army at the outbreak of the war with Spain?

• 125,000 volunteers

• 250,000 volunteers

• 500,000 volunteers

• 1 million volunteers

Multiple Choice

What were some challenges faced by the US military at the outbreak of the war with Spain?

• Lack of modern guns

• Heavy wool uniforms and tropical diseases

• Poor leadership

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

African-American soldiers who fought in the Spanish-American War were called:

• Buffalo Soldiers
• Freedom Fighters

• Warriors of Valor

• Cavalry Troopers

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of Roosevelt's charge on Kettle Hill during the Spanish-American War?

• It led to the capture of San Juan Hill

• It resulted in the destruction of the Spanish navy

• It marked the beginning of the American invasion of Puerto Rico

• It was a minor skirmish with no impact

Multiple Choice

Shortly after destroying the Spanish navy off the coast of Cuba, the US seized control of:

• The Virgin Islands

• Jamaica

• Puerto Rico
• Haiti

Multiple Choice

When did the Philippines finally gain independence from the US?

• July 4, 1946
• September 21, 1950

• August 15, 1945
• June 12, 1898

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris in 1898?

• It ended the Spanish-American War

• It started World War I

• It granted independence to Cuba

• It was a trade agreement

Multiple Select

As a result of the Spanish American War, the United States gained control or influence over:

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

• the Philippines

• Guam

• Nova Scotia

Multiple Choice

What did the Jones-Shafroth establish?

• The independence of Puerto Rico from Spain.

• The establishment of a new currency in Puerto Rico.

• The creation of a military base in Puerto Rico.
• The citizenship of Puerto Ricans in the United States.

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of the Teller Amendment with regard to Cuba?

• The Teller Amendment promoted U.S. control over Cuba.
• The Teller Amendment restricted Cuba's trade with other nations.

• The Teller Amendment allowed for Cuban annexation by the U.S.

• The Teller Amendment ensured Cuba's independence and prevented U.S. annexation.

Multiple Choice

What were the main provisions of the Teller Amendment and the Platt Amendment regarding Cuba?

• The Teller Amendment allowed US possession of Cuba

• The Platt Amendment required Cuba to lease a navy base to the US

• The Teller Amendment established a civil government in Cuba

• The Platt Amendment allowed Cuba to sign treaties with other nations

Dropdown

The United States' goal of helping Cuba gain its independence from Spain with no further U.S. interference was reversed with the

Select answer

. This gave the U.S. oversight in the affairs of the Cuban government.​

Multiple Choice

What were the main causes of death for US soldiers during the Spanish-American War?

• Combat injuries

• Yellow fever

• Malaria

• Starvation

Multiple Choice

What were the main components of Roosevelt's Big Stick Diplomacy as outlined in the aftermath of the Spanish-American War?

• Creation of a policy for US influence in Latin America

• Construction of the Panama Canal

• Development of a strong military

• All of the above