spanish american quiz for friday

How did the United States increase its access to the Pacific Ocean?

• They established new colonies
• They gained new islands
• They built a canal
• They defeated large enemies

At the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories? 

• Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain
• Spain, Cuba, Guam
• Marianas Islands, Philippines, Russia
• Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

Why was the construction of the Panama Canal important to the United States?

• It helped the U.S. to spread democracy
• It improved trade relationships 
• It allowed for more immigration
• It protected the U.S.

The USS Maine exploded while it was in Havana, _____. This was a leading cause to the start of the Spanish American War.

• Cuba
• Guam
• Mexico
• Panama

Why did the United States take over the Panama Canal construction?

• The U.S. desired trade improvement between Pacific and Atlantic coasts
• The U.S. desired to improve diplomatic relations with South America
• The U.S. wanted to drain Cuba's swamps and develop the land
• The Panama economy was suffering and the U.S. wanted to help them.

Which of the following was a leading cause of the United States entering the Spanish American War?

• The Rough Riders were attacked at the Battle of San Juan Hill.
• Spain was a threat to America.
• The U.S. wanted to add more territories to its empire.
• The sinking of the USS Maine

President Theodore Roosevelt's goal of building a major canal led him to ______.

• Invade an independent nation.
• Support a revolution for independence.
• Outlaw the use of foreign shipping companies.
• Sell large amounts of federally owned territory.

What does the word imperialism mean

• The less land the more power

• The more land the more power

• A country can't gain power through war

• War is the only way to solve a country's problems

After the Spanish American War the United States emerged as a

• 2nd rate country

• European power

• South American power

• World Power

Which Spanish Explorer claimed the land of Cuba for Spain in 1492?

• Francisco Pizzaro

• Hernan Cortez

• Juan Ponce de León,

• Christopher Columbus