McKinley Spanish American War & Roosevelt Panama Canal LANGE

In 1898, President William McKinley sent the battleship U.S.S. Maine to Cuba to protect American citizens and property.

How was sending the battleship U.S.S. Maine to Cuba related to the Spanish-American War?

• The U.S.S. Maine started to fire on the Spanish.

• Yellow journalism blamed the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine on the Spanish.

• The United States wanted the U.S.S. Maine to gain control over Cuba so they could sell it to another country.

• The U.S.S. Maine delivered troops to Cuba so they could build a canal.

How did winning the Spanish-American War make the United States a more powerful nation?

• Under the Treaty of Paris (December 10, 1898), Puerto Rico, Philippines, and Guam were ceded to the United States. Many Americans saw this development as a natural part of the nation’s expansion.

• Under the Treaty of Paris (December 10, 1898), Puerto Rico, Philippines, and Cuba were ceded to the United States. Many Americans saw this development as a natural part of the nation’s expansion.

• Under the Treaty of Paris (December 10, 1898), Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Guam were ceded to the United States. Many Americans saw this development as a natural part of the nation’s expansion.

President Theodore Roosevelt believed that building the Panama Canal would help America continue to expand its role in the world.

Did the Panama Canal help expand America’s role?

• YES

• NO

How did William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt contribute to the changing role of America in the world?

• McKinley and Roosevelt declared war on other countries to protect American interests in the countries of alliances.

• McKinley and Roosevelt were involved in the building of the Panama Canal which improved trade routes to the west coast.

• McKinley and Roosevelt were part of the Rough Riders which participated in several events that led to the success of the Spanish-American War.

• McKinley and Roosevelt were known for their “Big Stick Diplomacy,” which established the United States as a protector of countries in North and South America.

Which statement BEST explains McKinley’s reasoning for the declaration of war against Spain?

• McKinley wanted the United States to gain more territories, such as Puerto Rico and Guam.

• Cuba stated they would support the United States in the war against Spain if they could be guaranteed independence.

• The USS Maine was in Cuba, which was under Spanish rule, to protect American citizens during political fighting when it mysteriously exploded.

• McKinley wanted America to be recognized as a world power, and up to this point, the only major wars were fought within the United States.

What territories did the United States gain after the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba and Guam

• Spain and the Philippines

• Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

• Panama Canal, Guam, and Puerto Rico

Which of the following BEST describes how Theodore Roosevelt succeeded in building the Panama Canal?

• After he had several peaceful talks with the Columbian government, an agreement was made to build the canal.

• Under his command, several American warships were sent as a warning to Columbia, making the development of the canal possible.

• The government in Panama was resistant to building the canal, but the Columbian government helped Americans persuade them.

• He first attempted coming to a peaceful agreement with Panama and Columbia, but once this proved to be unsuccessful, both countries were invaded.

Who was the president during the Spanish American War?

• William McKinley

• William Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Theodore McKinley

When was the Spanish-American War?

• February - March 2018

• May - December 1899

• April - August 1898

• April - August 1989

What was signed in December 1898, which ended the Spanish American War?

• Treaty of Cuba

• Treaty of Paloma

• Treaty of Panama

• Treaty of Paris