Spanish American War 5th Grade Ga

Why was the construction of the Panama Canal important to the U.S.?

• to help the U.S. spread democracy in South American countries
• to improve trade between the east and west coasts of the United States
• to protect the U.S. from attack by South American countries
• to allow people in South America to immigrate to the U.S.

Which three territories did the U. S. gain at the end of the Spanish American War?

• Marianas Islands, Columbia, Panama
• the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam
• Cuba, Puerto Vallarta, Guam
• Cuba, Guam, Bainbridge Island

Under President Theodore Roosevelt, the U.S. increased its reach in the Pacific Ocean by 

• building a canal
• gaining new islands
• defeating large enemies
• establishing new colonies

Under President William McKinley, the U.S. gained large territories that had been controlled by 

• Spain 
• France
• Mexico
• Columbia

Which of the following was an effect of the construction of the Panama Canal?

• It led to the democratization of much of South America 
• It increased the U.S. involvement in the affairs of Central America 
• It helped European countries colonize much of South America
• It reduced trade between the U.S. and Central America.

President McKinley's belief that "Cuba ought to be free and independent" led to which development?

• The U.S. boycotted trade with Spain
• A communist revolution in Cuba began
• France sold Cuba to the U.S.
• The Spanish-American War began

How did President McKinley expand America's role in the world?

• by spreading democracy to Latin America
• by acquiring territory through military conflict
• by creating an international organization to maintain peace
• by forming permanent military alliances with European nations

The start of the Spanish-American War was, in part, a result of the U.S. involvement with 

• Cuba
• Guam
• Mexico
• Panama

The U.S. went to war with Spain during McKinley's presidency for two main reasons: to establish dominance over the Western Hemisphere; to protect U.S. business interests in the Caribbean (including Cuba)

• True
• False

Why did the U.S. take over construction of the Panama Canal?

• to help stabilize the Panamanian economy
• to improve diplomatic relations with Colombia
• to drain the region's swamps so it could be developed
• to improve trade between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts