U.S. History Topic 4.6

How did the Spanish reaction to José Marti's war of independence influence American public opinion?

• Many Americans opposed Spain's tactics and expressed support for Cuban independence.

• Most Americans felt no sympathy for Marti's efforts to win independence but were outraged by the Spanish destruction of American property in Cuba.

• Many Americans opposed Spanish tactics and hoped that France would take control of Cuba.

• Most Americans felt Spain's reaction was reasonable and hoped the rebellion would be put down quickly.

How did the Treaty of Paris lead to complications after the Spanish-American War?

• The United States acquired the Philippines as a part of the treaty, leading to debate over America's role in the Philippines.

• By decreasing Spain's influence, the treaty encouraged the United States to seek new colonies in the Caribbean.

• The treaty failed to resolve conflicts between Spain and the United States, leading to the outbreak of further conflicts soon after.

• Spain considered the terms of the treaty unfair and convinced other world powers to impose economic sanctions on the United States.

How was the United States affected by the conclusion of the Spanish-American War?

• The conclusion of the war brought both economic benefits and increased political influence to the United States.

• The economy of the United States suffered when the production of weapons and supplies decreased at the end of the war.

• The United States gained a military victory without the loss of American lives.

• The United States turned inward, choosing to focus on domestic issues rather than foreign policy.

Why did Emilio Aguinaldo organize an insurrection against U.S. rule in the Philippines?

• He had always opposed American policy in the region.

• He wanted to acquire new Western territories.

• He needed to assert his country's loyalty toward Spain.

• He felt betrayed by the U.S. decision to occupy his country.

When Republican William McKinley ran for reelection, why did he choose Theodore Roosevelt as his vice-presidential running mate?

• Roosevelt had taken a strong stand against the Spanish-American war, and McKinley hoped this would increase his support among Democrats.

• Roosevelt had a long record of public service, and McKinley hoped this would give people confidence in his candidacy.

• McKinley hoped that Roosevelt's status as a war hero from the Spanish-American war would help his candidacy.

• McKinley knew that Americans respected Roosevelt because he earned fame as a journalist who traveled to Cuba to expose the difficult conditions faced by American soldiers.