Spanish American War and American Imperialism

What were the main causes of the Spanish American War?

• The main causes of the Spanish American War were the French Revolution, British imperialism, and the sinking of the Titanic.

• The main causes of the Spanish American War were the Mexican-American War, Russian imperialism, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

• The main causes of the Spanish American War were the American Civil War, Japanese imperialism, and the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

• The main causes of the Spanish American War were the Cuban War of Independence, American imperialism, and the sinking of the USS Maine.

Which event triggered the start of the Spanish American War?

• Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Discovery of gold in California

• Signing of the Treaty of Paris

• Sinking of the USS Maine

What was the outcome of the Battle of Manila Bay?

• Spanish victory

• No clear outcome

• American victory

• Draw

Who was the leader of the Rough Riders during the Spanish American War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• The leader of the Rough Riders during the Spanish American War was Theodore Roosevelt.

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What territories did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish American War?

• Alaska, Hawaii, and Panama

• Cuba, Mexico, and Hawaii

• Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Mexico

• Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?

• The purpose of the Open Door Policy in China was to restrict foreign trade and protect China's domestic industries.

• The purpose of the Open Door Policy in China was to establish China as a dominant global power.

• The purpose of the Open Door Policy in China was to promote equal trading rights and access to China's markets for all countries.

• The purpose of the Open Door Policy in China was to annex China and make it a colony of a foreign power.

Which country did the United States purchase the rights to build the Panama Canal from?

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Colombia

• Venezuela

What was the Roosevelt Corollary?

• The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine that stated the United States would intervene in conflicts between European countries and Latin American countries to protect its economic interests.

• The Roosevelt Corollary was a treaty signed between the United States and Mexico.

• The Roosevelt Corollary was a policy that promoted isolationism and non-intervention in foreign affairs.

• The Roosevelt Corollary was a military alliance between the United States and Latin American countries.

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

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• William McKinley

What role did yellow journalism play in influencing public opinion about the Spanish American War?

• Yellow journalism only influenced a small portion of the population's opinion about the Spanish American War.

• Yellow journalism played a significant role in influencing public opinion about the Spanish American War.

• Yellow journalism actually had a positive effect on public opinion about the Spanish American War.

• Yellow journalism had no impact on public opinion about the Spanish American War.