Spanish-American War and Imperialism

What were the main causes of the Spanish-American War?

• The sinking of the USS Maine, yellow journalism, and the desire for American expansion.

• The Spanish-American War was caused by a dispute over trade agreements.

• The Spanish-American War was caused by a conflict over control of the Panama Canal.

• The Spanish-American War was caused by a disagreement over the treatment of Spanish citizens in the United States.

Which key events occurred during the Spanish-American War?

• Battle of Waterloo, Battle of Trafalgar, Battle of Hastings

• Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of Antietam, Battle of Bull Run

• Attack on Pearl Harbor, Battle of Midway, Battle of Okinawa

• sinking of the USS Maine, Battle of Manila Bay, Battle of Santiago de Cuba, signing of the Treaty of Paris

What were the effects of the Spanish-American War?

• Increase in Spanish colonial rule, loss of territories, decline of the United States as a global power

• End of Spanish colonial rule, acquisition of territories, emergence of the United States as a global power

• Continuation of Spanish colonial rule, no change in territories, no impact on the United States as a global power

• Decrease in Spanish colonial rule, return of territories, isolation of the United States as a global power

What was the role of American imperialism in the Philippines?

• Providing economic development and infrastructure

• Colonization and control

• Promoting democracy and human rights

• Respecting the sovereignty and independence of the Philippines

What was the anti-imperialist movement in the United States?

• A political movement opposing American imperialism.

• A cultural movement supporting American imperialism.

• A religious movement promoting American imperialism.

• A social movement advocating for American imperialism.

Which country did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Philippines

• Puerto Rico

• Mexico

• Cuba

What was the significance of the sinking of the USS Maine?

• It played a major role in the outbreak of the Spanish-American War.

• It was a tragic accident with no significant impact.

• It led to the signing of a peace treaty between the United States and Spain.

• It resulted in the annexation of Cuba by the United States.

Who were the Rough Riders?

• A professional football team from the 1920s

• A group of cowboys who participated in rodeo competitions

• A Native American tribe known for their horseback riding skills

• A volunteer cavalry regiment led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War.

What was the Teller Amendment?

• An amendment to the United States declaration of war against Germany in 1917

• An amendment to the United States declaration of independence in 1776

• An amendment to the United States declaration of war against Spain in 1898

• An amendment to the United States Constitution in 1789

What was the Open Door Policy in relation to China?

• Complete ban on foreign trade in China

• Equal trading rights for all countries in China

• China's policy of only trading with neighboring countries

• Exclusive trading rights for a select few countries in China