Social Studies Weekly - Spanish American War

How did the explosion of the USS Maine lead to the start of the Spanish-American War?

President ​ ​ (a)   won the Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating peace between Russia and Japan.

• Theodore Roosevelt
• William McKinley
• William Howard Taft
• Woodrow Wilson

There were rumors that Japan wanted to seize control of the following areas, challenging the authority of the United States. Mark all that apply.

• Panama Canal

• Hawaii

• Alaska's Aleutian Islands

• Philippians

Select the names of individuals involved in the events surrounding the article "The Sinking of the USS Maine: Yellow Journalism v. Eyewitness Account." Mark all that apply.

• William Jennings Bryan

• Charles Sigsbee

• William Randolph Hearst

• Frederic Remington

How did service in the United States military during the Spanish-American War benefit the political career of Theodore Roosevelt?

• It led to a spirited rivalry with John "Black Jack" Pershing.

• His leadership of the Rough Riders was not well known to the American public.

• He would later be elected President of the United States because of his reputation for leadership.

• Roosevelt chose to remain in the military and served in World War I.

Theodore Roosevelt engaged the Spanish in a series land battles in the island territory of​ ​ (a)  

• Cuba
• Guam
• Philippines
• Hawaii

How did the term "yellow journalism" come into use?

• The cartoon "Hogan's Alley" was printed in yellow ink and the stories of a sensational became known by that term.

• People were scared to read it because of the outrageous content

• The term changed to "red" journalism because people got angry when they read these stories.

• People became ill when they read the stories, reminding them of yellow fever.

The way the United States helped Cuba in the Spanish American War is similar to the way​ (a)   helped the U.S. during the Revolutionary War.

• France
• Spain
• Great Britian
• Germany

What was George Dewey's major accomplishment during this period of United States History?

• He led the Army to major victory in Cuba.

• He negotiated a peace agreement between Russia and France.

• He opened up U.S. trade with China.

• He led the Navy to a major victory in the Philippines.

The Panama Canal is still in use today. In what ways does it serve to benefit world trade?