Spanish American War

George Washington warned the US about two things in his Farewell Address. One was avoid creating politcal parties. What was the other one?

• Stay out of Foreign Affairs
• Beware of spreading westward too quickly
• Walk softly and carry a big stick
• Stay involved in European politics

Which nations were involved in the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba, England, Spain
• Cuba, United States, Spain
• Cuba, Spain, Italy
• Cuba, United States, China

What doctrine gave the United Sates justification for helping Cuba?

• Magna Carta
• Declaration of Human Rights
• Monroe Doctrine
• Declaration of Independence

What was the name of the US navy ship that was blown up in the Havana harbor?

• St. Augustine
• USS Maine
• Lady Luck
• Great White Fleet

What is Yellow Journalism?

• facts about war
• biographies of famous Americans
• the honest truth
• sensationalism and exaggeration of the truth

Which nation wanted independence from Spain in 1898?

• China
• Japan
• Cuba
• Korea

Which two oceans was the War of 1898 fought in?

• Atlantic and Pacific
• Atlantic and Indian
• Atlantic and Arctic

Who won the Spanish-American War?

• Spain
• the United States
• Japan
• Panama

What did the United States  gain from the war?

• new territory (Guam, Philippines, Puerto Rico)
• new territory (Japan, Spain, Korea)
• new territory (China, Russia, Korea)
• new territory (Vietnam, Mexico, Cuba)

Which of the following was not acquired by the US after the War of 1898?

• Guam
• Philippines
• Puerto Rico
• Spain