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US Imperialism: The Spanish-American War Quiz

Authored by Briana Becker

Social Studies

11th Grade

US Imperialism: The Spanish-American War Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Hawaii

Guam

Alaska

The Philippines

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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