Spanish American War

How did the United States increase its access to the Pacific Ocean?

• They established new colonies
• They gained new islands
• They built a canal
• They defeated large enemies

At the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories? 

• Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain
• Spain, Cuba, Guam
• Marianas Islands, Philippines, Russia
• Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

The construction of the Panama Canal led to which of the following outcomes?

• It increased U.S. involvement in the affairs of Central America.
• It led to the democratization of South America.
• It reduced trade relations between the US and Central America.
• It helped European countires to colonize much of South America.

Why was the construction of the Panama Canal important to the United States?

• It helped the U.S. to spread democracy
• It improved trade relationships 
• It allowed for more immigration
• It protected the U.S.

The United States gained large territories from SPAIN during the Spanish American War. Who was the president during this time?

• Abraham Lincoln
• Theodore Roosevelt
• William McKinley
• Barack Obama

President William McKinley's belief that Cuba deserved to be free and independent from Spain led to which event?

• France sold Cuba to the United States
• The construction of the Panama Canal began.
• The United States issued a boycott of trade with Spain
• The Spanish American War began.

The USS Main exploded while it was in Havana, _____. This was a leading cause to the start of the Spanish American War.

• Cuba
• Guam
• Mexico
• Panama

How did President McKinley expand America's role in the world?

• It acquired territory through military conflict 
• It spread democratization to Latin America.
• It promoted world peace.
• It formed permanent military alliances with European nations.

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the United States' involvement in the Spanish American War? 

• To establish dominance over the Western Hemisphere
• To prevent the spread of Communism.
• To protect the U.S. business interests in the Caribbean.

Why did the United States take over the Panama Canal construction?

• The U.S. desired trade improvement between Pacific and Atlantic coasts
• The U.S. desired to improve diplomatic relations with South America
• The U.S. wanted to drain Cuba's swamps and develop the land
• The Panama economy was suffering and the U.S. wanted to help them.