US Imperialism: The Spanish-American War Quiz

What was the main reason the United States declared war on Spain in 1898?

• To support Cuba's independence

• To acquire Spanish territories

• To protect American business interests in Cuba

• To respond to the sinking of the USS Maine

Which event directly led to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?

• The publication of the De Lôme Letter

• The explosion of the USS Maine

• The Battle of San Juan Hill

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

What territory did the United States acquire from Spain as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Hawaii

• Guam

• Alaska

• The Philippines

Who were the Rough Riders?

• A Cuban rebel group fighting for independence

• A Spanish military unit known for their brutality

• An American volunteer cavalry regiment

• A group of American diplomats in Spain

What was the significance of the Battle of San Juan Hill?

• It was the first battle of the Spanish-American War

• It marked the end of Spanish colonial rule in the Americas

• It was a decisive victory that helped end the Spanish-American War

• It led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris

What was the Teller Amendment?

• It granted the United States the right to intervene in Cuban affairs

• It declared that the United States could not annex Cuba

• It ended the Spanish-American War

• It allowed the United States to establish a military base in Cuba

Which of the following was a consequence of the Spanish-American War?

• The United States gained control of Puerto Rico

• Spain recognized the independence of Cuba

• The United States annexed Hawaii

• Both A and B

What role did yellow journalism play in the Spanish-American War?

• It provided unbiased and accurate reports of the events leading up to the war

• It exaggerated Spanish atrocities and swayed public opinion in favor of war

• It criticized American intervention in Cuba

• It supported Spanish efforts to maintain control over its colonies

What was the Platt Amendment?

• It allowed the United States to annex the Philippines

• It ended the Spanish-American War

• It restricted Cuba's sovereignty and allowed the United States to intervene in Cuban affairs

• It granted independence to Puerto Rico

How did the Spanish-American War affect the United States' status as a world power?

• It diminished the United States' standing in the world

• It had no significant impact on the United States' global status

• It marked the United States' emergence as a major imperial power

• It led to widespread international condemnation of the United States