Spanish-American War/ Panama Canal Quiz Review

Why did the U.S build the Panama Canal?

• to reduce travel time
• to speed up trade
• to protect from invaders
• for fishing

He was part of the Rough Riders during the Spanish American war. He was also the assistant Secretary of the Navy and a president during the progressive era. 

• Alfred T Mahan 
• Rough Riders 
• Theodore Roosevelt 
• Henry Cabot Lodge 

 What was the United States warship called that exploded killing over 200 American sailors?

• U S Maine
• USS Maine
• USS Maybe
• US Maritime 

The United States defeated which former mighty empire in the Spanish American War?

• England
• France
• Spain
• Russia

After the war, the U.S. gained control of

• Puerto Rico
• Spain
• Midway Islands
• Texas

The exaggerated reporting of false reporting is known as ....

• Yellow Journalism
• Fraud
• Treaty
• Annexing

1898- It lasted only 4 months. This was the end of Spain's colonial empire and the emergence of the US as a world power,

• Sinking of the USS Maine 
• Boxer Rebellion 
• Dollar Diplomacy 
• Spanish American War 

1903- The 48 mile international waterway allows ships to pass between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, saving about 8,000 miles. ¨Expansion of World trade. 

• Platt Amendment 
• Monroe Doctrine 
• Boxer Rebellion 
• Panama Canal 

As a result of the Spanish- American War, the US became a political power in -- 

• the Hawaiian islands 
• the Panama Canal Zone 
• the Central Powers Alliance 
• the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico 

The U.S. wanted control of Hawaii for its' resources.

• True

• False