Spanish-American War

In what way did yellow journalist newspapers NOT encourage the U.S. to go to war with Spain?

• They reported the atrocities of Spanish General Valeriano Weyler
• They reported that Spain blew up the U.S.S. Maine
• They reported a letter from a Spanish diplomat that called President McKinley "weak."
• They reported that our goal there was to protect American business interests.

In reality, what most likely happened to the U.S.S. Maine?

• Spain really did blow up the Maine
• It was likely an accident
• Yellow journalists blew up the Maine to sell newspapers
• Cuban revolutionaries blew it up to try and get the U.S. on their side

What role did the Teller Amendment play easing the minds of anti-imperialists (justify what we were doing)?

• it said that our intention was to give Cuba it's independence and get out
• It stated our goal was to make Cuba a U.S. colony so that we could ensure democracy there
• it stated our goal was to leave Cuba as a Spanish territory, but have Spain treat them fairly
• it said our intention was to let the United Nations assist Cuba with independence once Spain was out

In addition to Cuba, the U.S. also decided to take three other Spanish territories across the globe.  Which is NOT one of those three?

• Puerto Rico
• Philippines
• Guam
• Hawaii

In comparing the U.S. actions toward the Philippines to our actions toward Cuba, what was different?

• we granted the Philippines immediate independence
• we made the Philippines a U.S. territory,  but did give them constitutional rights 
• we took over the Philippines and made it a U.S. territory with few rights
• we worked with an exiled leader to develop a longterm plan for Filippino rights

How did the Spanish-American war elevate Teddy Roosevelt to the status of "war hero."

• He came out of retirement to lead the "Roughriders" in Cuba
• He ordered the bombing of Spanish war ships in Manilla Bay Philippines
• He was the Secretary of War during this successful contest
• He fought diseases like Yellow Fever during the war