3.3 The Spanish American War

All of the following were considered causes of the Spanish-American War EXCEPT ...

• the suspicion of Spanish involvement in the explosion of the U.S.S. Maine.

• the desire of the United States to keep Britain out of Cuba.

• the unsubstantiated reporting of atrocities committed by the Spanish against the Cubans in the American press.

• the desire of the United States to gain influence in Cuba.

Who was the leader of the revolution against Spanish occupation in Cuba?

• Jose Marti

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Teddy Roosevelt

• George Dewey

Where were the first battles of the Spanish-American War fought?

• Spain

• Cuba

• the Philippines

• Florida

One important conclusion that can be drawn from United States involvement in the Spanish-American War is that...

• the media holds powerful influence in shaping American public opinion.

• the public has little confidence in the ability of the American military.

• international organizations play a decisive role in determining the outcome of a war.

• only the President should decide issues of war and peace.

What made the de Lome letter so controversial?

• de Lome offered his resignation as Spanish minister to the United States.

• Spain had secretly arranged an alliance with Mexico and suggested a joint invasion of the southern United States.

• Spain refused to offer an apology to the United States government.

• de Lome criticized President McKinley and insinuated that he was weak.