Spanish-American War & Panama Canal Retest Activity

Why did the U.S build the Panama Canal?

• to reduce travel time
• to speed up trade
• to protect from invaders
• for fishing

What is the Panama Canal?

• a northwest passage through Canada
• a waterway through northern Egypt
• A waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Panama
• A river that runs through Panama

Which territory did the United States NOT take as a territory and gave them independence? 

• Puerto Rico
• Guam
• Philippines
• Cuba

 What was the United States warship called that exploded killing over 200 American sailors?

• U S Maine
• USS Maine
• USS Maybe
• US Maritime 

Who was president during the Spanish American War?

• Lincoln
• McKinley
• Roosevelt
• Wilson

What battle did the Rough Riders, Buffalo Soldiers and Americans defeat the Spanish?

• Battle of Cuba
• Battle of San Juan Hill
• Battle of Trenton
• Battle of Spain

The Panama Canal is an _________. 

• Isthmus
• island
• river
• peninsula

Why did the United States send the USS Maine to Cuba?

• To bomb Cuba
• To protect Spain
• To protect Americans
• To start a war

A Newspaper reported that Spain had caused the explosion, although studies have shown it was an accident on the ship.  This was an example of …

• Terrorism
• War
• Yellow Journalism
• Nationalism

What were some problems workers faced while building the Panama Canal?

• Hot, mosquitoes, muddy, flooding, diseases, etc.
• Cold, boring, loud, crowded, not paid enough, etc.