US 4.2 Imperialism

The explosion of the USS Maine

• proved that McKinley was a weak president
• rallied Americans against Spain
• caused American prejudice about Spanish immigrants
• formed a bond between America and Cuba

Which incident led to Congress declaring war on Spain?

• explosion of the Maine
• arrest of Jose Marti
• Spanish ships in Santiago
• capture of San Juan

Platt Amendment ....

• increased US ability to intervene in Cuban affairs

• forced US troops to withdraw from Cuba

• sold San Juan Hill to the US doe $20 million

• modeled Cuban legislature after the US congress

What actions were controversial over Spanish attempt to control the Cuban people in the late 19th century

• establishing concentration camps

• annexing Guantanamo

• defeating rebels led by Jose Marti

This term was used to describe journalists writing exaggerated news stories to sell newspaper. 

• Imperialism
• Yellow journalism
• Channel 7
• Muckrakers
  

What was the effect of the Spanish-American War on the US? 

• Increased Spanish territories
• Decreased US power in the world
• Ended the debate over imperialism
• US became an Imperial Power

Which of the following was a challenge US soldiers faced in the Spanish-American War?

• high number of casualties in battle
• malfunctioning rifles
• yellow fever and malaria
• lack of uniforms

The Rough Riders were...

• volunteer soldiers many of which were ranchers and cowboys
• drafted soldiers that included college athletes and ranchers
• volunteer soldiers led by Aguinaldo
• drafted soldiers

Which of the following territorial acquisitions was most controversial among Anti-Imperialists?

• Guam
• Alaska
• Puerto Rico
• Philippines

_{Where is this event taking place?}

• Maine
• Cuba
• Spain
• Hawaii