Spanish American War

Which country controlled Cuba?

• Spain

• United States

• Panama

• Europe

Who won the Spanish American War?

• Spain

• Cuba

• United States

• Panama

What happened after the Spanish American War?

• Cuba gained its independence

• The U.S. gained control of new countries

• The United States emerged as a world power

• All of the above

Who became President after the war?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Teddy Roosevelt

• Mr. Roosevelt

• All of the above

What is the name of the U.S. battleship sunk in Havana Harbor in 1898, an event that helped rouse public support for war with Spain?

• U.S.S. Santiago

• U.S.S. Maine

• U.S.S. Roosevelt

• U.S.S Cuba

What was Roosevelt's famous quote?

• "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick"

• "You shouldn't have to speak loud, but just carry a big stick"

• "Speak softly, carry a big stick"

• Charge!!!

What countries did the U.S. gain from the Spanish American War? Choose all that apply.

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• Philipines

What was Yellow Journalism?

• Exaggerated style of newspaper reporting

• Lies and untruths

• Helpful information about world events

• All of the above

What was the volunteer cavalry regiment recruited by Theodore Roosevelt to fight in Cuba in the Spanish-American War?

• Rugged Riders

• Rough Riders

• Rough Rugged Riders

• The Rougher Riders

A country that is technically independent, but is under the control of another country is what?

• A territory

• Having a provisional government

• A protectorate

• A colony