The Spanish American war and Panama Canal

What was the main cause of the Spanish-American War?

• Rights to Florida

• Independence of Mexico

• Gold in South America

• Independence of Cuba

What U.S. ship was sunk in Havana Harbor prior to the war starting?

• Washington

• Maine

• Lusitania

• Titanic

When did the Spanish-American War occur?

• 1644

• 1776

• 1812

• 1898

About how long did the war last?

• about 2 weeks

• about 4 months

• about 2 years

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What future president led the Rough Riders into battle?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Taft

• William McKinley

Who won the Spanish-American war?

• United States

• Spain

• Cuba

• Guam

• Philippines

Writers who are known for exaggerating the news are called

• red writers

• green reporters

• yellow journalists

• liars

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What was the impact of newspaper headlines such as this one?

• It led to the U.S. to draft soldiers in the Army.

• It led to the segregation of African Americans in the U.S. Army.

• It influenced public opinion and Americans pushed for war with Spain

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Which of the following was created to stop Europe from becoming involved

in the affairs of the Western Hemisphere?

• Monroe Doctrine

• Yellow Journalism

• Big Stick Diplomacy

By winning the Spanish-American War, the US became a

• communist country

• World Power

• poor country

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