Chapter 34 Check Your Knowledge

What was the Spanish-American War fought over?

• Annexation of Puerto Rico

• Colonization of Haiti

• Independence of Cuba

• Expansion into Mexico

Who led the American forces to defeat the Spanish fleet in 1898?

• Admiral Chester Nimitz

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General Robert E. Lee

• Commodore George Dewey

Did Haiti come under American control following the Spanish-American War?

• Yes

• No

• It became a protectorate

• It became an independent nation

What happened to Cuba at the end of the Spanish-American War?

• It became a protectorate of the U.S.

• It became part of Mexico

• It became a colony of Spain

• It gained independence

What happened to the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?

• It became an American colony

• It gained independence

• It became a British colony

• It became a French colony

Who was the U.S. president during the events of the Spanish-American War?

• William McKinley

• Abraham Lincoln

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

Why did American forces come to Cuba's defense?

• To support the Spanish government

• To aid a failed rebellion

• To establish a new colony

• To prevent Japanese expansion

What did America's victory over Spain mean for the Philippines?

• It gained independence

• It became an American colony

• It became an American protectorate

• It became a Spanish colony

What advantage did America's new relationship with the Philippines give in trading with China?

• Exclusive trade rights with China

• Prevention of Japanese expansion

• Control over Chinese government

• Access to new resources

What was the main reason for America's interest in the Philippines after the war?

• Cultural exchange opportunities

• Desire for territorial expansion

• Strategic military location

• Abundance of natural resources