Spanish American War

Who led the Rough Riders?

• John Pershing

• William McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Alfred Thayer Mahan

The United States gained control of the Philippines after the Spanish-American War.

• True

• False

The Spanish-American War started after the exploded.

• USS Maine

• USS Texas

• USS Missouri

• USS Kentucky

Imperialism means a nation stays isolated from other nations.

• True

• False

Many historians believe ______ journalism helped start the Spanish-American War.

• Blue

• Yellow

• Red

• Orange

Which branch of the military did the U.S use to defeat Spain?

• Army

• Navy

• Marines

• Coast Guard

Why did many people want to create American colonies?

• to punish U.S. enemies

• to become a world power

• to open new markets for trade

• to fulfill goals in the Constitution

What was the purpose of the Panama Canal?

• to prove that France was weak

• to allow quicker transport of goods

• to provide jobs to American workers

• to help Panama secede from Colombia

Who took control of Hawaii?

• Chinese immigrants

• American businessmen

• the United States military

• the Spanish government

Which U.S. president started construction on the Panama Canal?

• William McKinley

• Grover Cleveland

• William Howard Taft

• Theodore Roosevelt