Spanish American War

What was the outcome of the Spanish American War for the United States?

• They gained control of Cuba
• They gained control of the Philippines
• They lost control of Puerto Rico
• They emerged as a world power

Which country gained independence as a result of the Spanish American War?

• Puerto Rico
• Philippines
• Cuba
• All of the above

How were African American troops treated compared to other units during the Spanish American War?

• They were given equal recognition
• They were given more resources
• They were given more credit
• They were often ignored

What was the role of yellow journalism in the Spanish American War?

• To provide accurate news reports
• To exaggerate events and sway public opinion
• To support Spanish interests
• To promote peace

How did economic interests influence US involvement in the Spanish American War?

• They had no influence
• They played a major role in US involvement
• They caused tensions between Spain and the US
• They led to the sinking of the USS Maine

What event sparked rising tensions between Spain and the United States?

• The involvement of African American troops
• The rise of yellow journalism
• The independence of Cuba
• The sinking of the USS Maine

What was the significance of the Spanish American War in the emergence of the US as a world power?

• It had no impact on the US
• It caused tensions with other countries
• It weakened the US's global influence
• It solidified the US as a world power

What were the reasons for the Spanish American War?

• To gain control of Cuba
• To support Cuban rebels
• To protect American business interests in Cuba
• All of the above

How did public opinion influence US involvement in the Spanish American War?

• It played a major role in US involvement
• It caused tensions between Spain and the US
• It led to the sinking of the USS Maine
• It had no influence

What were the consequences of the Spanish American War for the US and other countries involved?

• The US gained control of the Philippines
• The US emerged as a world power
• The US gained control of Cuba
• The US lost control of Puerto Rico