America Overseas

The United States acquired the territory shaded in green during the Spanish-American War.  The name of that territory is

• Cuba
• Japan
• Philippines
• Spain

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

Yellow journalism impacted the opinions of many American citizens in the months leading up to the Spanish-American War.

Which words best describe yellow journalism reporting?

• Exaggerated and misleading

• Fair and balanced

• Private and confidential

• Positive and encouraging

This type of foreign policy encourages stronger nations to extend their influence over weaker ones.

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Globalism

• Communism

Why did Secretary of State William Seward buy the territory of Alaska?

• He saw England in North America as a strategic threat.

• He saw France in North America as a strategic threat.

• He saw Russia in North America as a strategic threat.

• He saw Germany in North America as a strategic threat.

Why was the purchase of Alaska criticized at the time?

• It was too expensive.

• It was too far away.

• It was seen as worthless.

• It was seen as too cold.

Why was the queen of Hawaii overthrown in 1893?

• She was not liked by her subjects

• She tried to limit the influence of foreigners

• She tried to make the monarch too powerful

• She tried to give better treatment to native Hawaiians

What was the cause of the conflict between Cuba and Spain?

• Cuba wanted to enslave Spain
• Spain wanted to convert the Cuban government to communism
• Spain wanted to turn Cuba into a sugar cane colony

• Cuba wanted independence from Spain 

The Kingdom of Hawaii was annexed by the US for what reason?

• Great locations for tropical resorts.

• The local residents needed help to prevent the spread of poverty & disease.

• The location was strategically valuable to both military & business leaders

• Local rulers wanted financial aid to rebuild after a natural disaster.

Which territory was NOT acquired as a result of our victory in the Spanish-American War, 1898?

• Guam

• Puerto Rico

• Philippines

• Hawaii