Spanish-American War

What was the main reason for the Spanish-American War?

• To gain control of Spanish territories

• To support Cuban independence

• To protect American interests in Cuba

• To establish the United States as a global superpower

Which territories did the United States acquire as a result of the war?

• Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

• Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam

• Philippines, Cuba, and Puerto Rico

• Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Mexico

Who was the Filipino national hero who demanded reforms from the Spanish authorities?

• Jose Rizal

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Admiral Patricio Montojo

• General Calixto Garcia

Which battle marked the first combat between American and Spanish forces in the Caribbean?

• Battle of Las Guasimas

• Battle of El Caney

• Battle of San Juan Hill

• Battle of Manila Bay

What was the strategic importance of the port of Santiago de Cuba?

• It provided shelter for ships during the Atlantic hurricane season

• It was a major trading hub for the region

• It was the capital city of Cuba

• It was the main stronghold of the Spanish forces

Which island did the United States capture by hoisting the American flag and firing on it?

• Guantanamo Bay

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

• Philippines

When did the Spanish-American War officially end?

• April 20, 1898

• June 12, 1898

• August 12, 1898

• December 10, 1898

What did the United States gain from the Spanish-American War?

• Control of several Spanish territories

• Independence for Cuba

• A perpetual lease of Guantanamo Bay

• All of the above

Who was the President of the United States during the Spanish-American War?

• William McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Andrew Johnson

What was the significance of the Spanish-American War for the United States?

• It marked the beginning of the United States' rise to global superpower status

• It led to the annexation of Mexico

• It resulted in the loss of American territories

• It had no significant impact on the United States