Spanish American War Quiz

Which country wanted to free from Spain's rule at the end of the 19th century?

• The United States

• Cuba

• Nigeria

• Pakistan

What type of power did the United States become after their victory over Spain?

• State Power

• World Power

• City Power

On February 15th ______ the USS Maine exploded

Which Spanish territories did the United States gain after their victory in the Spanish American War?

• Guam, United Kingdom, Congo

• Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines

• Texas, France, and Guam

The United States gained large territories from SPAIN during the Spanish American War. Who was the president during this time?

• Abraham Lincoln
• Theodore Roosevelt
• William McKinley
• Barack Obama

Which of the following was a leading cause of the United States entering the Spanish American War?

• The Rough Riders were attacked at the Battle of San Juan Hill.
• Spain was a threat to America.
• The U.S. wanted to add more territories to its empire.
• The sinking of the USS Maine

What name was given to exaggerated stories written to sell newspapers?

• yellow ink
• whale of a story
• yellow journalism
• pink journalism

What ship was sunk in Havana Harbor prior to the war?

• Lusitania

• Titanic

• U.S.S Maine

• Dona Paz

Who won this war?

• Mexico

• Spain

• France

• United States

How did newspaper headlines like this help start the Spanish-American war?

• They created a fear of war.
• They only reached those that could read.
• They created a desire to go to war.
• They accurately informed the news of the world.