American Imperialism and the Spanish-American War Quiz

What was the main reason for American imperialism in the late 19th century?

• To establish a global religious empire

• To compete with European powers in military strength

• To spread civilization and culture throughout the world

• To obtain access to raw materials and markets

Who published the influential book 'The Influence of Sea Power Upon History' that urged the United States to increase its wealth through naval power and overseas colonies?

• Mark Twain

• Andrew Carnegie

• Alfred Thayer Mahan

• Theodore Roosevelt

What technique did American newspapers use to sell more newspapers by using sensationalism and distorting events to arouse more interest and sympathy?

• Yellow journalism

• Red journalism

• Blue journalism

• Green journalism

What event led to the American public supporting an intervention in Cuba during the Spanish-American War?

• The interception of the De Lôme letter

• The victory of the Cuban rebels

• The publication of the Austen Manifesto

• The explosion of the USS Maine

What was the Teller Amendment passed by Congress as a condition for declaring war on Spain?

• It ensured that the U.S would grant Cuba its independence

• It allowed the U.S to annex Cuba as a territory

• It granted Spain control over Cuba

• It prohibited the U.S from intervening in Cuban affairs

What did the Platt Amendment lay out as the conditions for withdrawal of American troops from Cuba?

• Cuba would allow the U.S to set up naval bases in its territory

• The U.S would grant Cuba its independence

• Cuba could not borrow money from foreign countries

• Cuba could not repay its debts to the U.S

In which year did Puerto Rico become a self-governing commonwealth with the U.S providing for its defense and foreign policy?

• 1901

• 1952

• 1902

• 1898

Who led the rebellion against the United States in the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?

• William McKinley

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• George Dewey

• Theodore Roosevelt

Which of the following territories was not annexed by the United States after the Spanish-American War?

• Guam

• Puerto Rico

• Philippines

• Cuba

What did the Anti-Imperialist League believe was immoral and against American values?

• The expansion of the U.S navy

• The annexation of the Philippines

• The Spanish-American War

• American rule over other nations