US History Quiz 10-25

What was the main cause the US entered the Spanish-American War?

• Yellow Journalism stating the USS Maine explosion was an attack on the US by the Spanish

• Yellow Journalism stating the USS Maine explosion was an attack on the US by the Cubans

• Yellow Journalism stating the USS Maine explosion was an attack on the US by the Filipinos

• Yellow Journalism stating the USS Maine explosion was an attack on the US by the Germans

Who was the General who fought in the Spanish American War on the Cuban front?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• George Dewey

• William Howard Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

Who was the General who fought in the Spanish American War on the Philippines front?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• George Dewey

• William Howard Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

Who struck first in the Spanish-American War?

• Spain

• United States

Who was the General who fought in the Spanish American War on the with the Rough Riders?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• George Dewey

• William Howard Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

Why was the Spanish American War won at sea in Cuba?

• Because the troops were getting sick from yellow fever

• Because the Spanish were too strong on the ground

• Because the Spanish were running low on ships and gave Americans an advantage

• Because the Americans were tired of walking

Which amendment was promised to Cuba BEFORE the Spanish American War?

• Teller Amendment

• Platt Amendment

• 16th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

Which amendment was promised to Cuba AFTER the Spanish American War?

• Teller Amendment

• Platt Amendment

• 16th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

During this time period, the U.S. fought Spain in the Spanish-American War and annexed the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Midway.  

• Progressive Era

• imperialism

• Gilded Age

• World War I

Which of the following did not become a territory as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Puerto Rico

• Hawaii

• Philipines