Spanish-American War Quiz

What event marked the beginning of the Cuban fight for independence from Spain?

• The sinking of the USS Maine

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The Grito de Baire

• The Battle of San Juan Hill

Which territories did the United States gain control over as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam

• Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

• Cuba, the Philippines, and Hawaii

• Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines

Who was the president of the United States during the Spanish-American War?

• Jose Marti

• Clara Barton

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William McKinley

What role did Theodore Roosevelt play in the Spanish-American War?

• He was the president of the United States.

• He led a cavalry regiment known as the Rough Riders.

• He was a naval commander in the Pacific.

• He was a Spanish general.

Why is the Grito de Baire considered important in Cuban history?

• It marked the end of the Spanish-American War.

• It signaled the beginning of the Cuban fight for independence.

• It was the location where the Treaty of Paris was signed.

• It was a major naval battle in the Spanish-American War.

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

• To support Cuban independence

• To acquire new territories

• To protect American business interests in Cuba

• To retaliate for the sinking of a British ship

Which of the following vocabulary words means "to give up power or territory"?

• intervene

• cede

• controversy

• autonomy

What does the vocabulary word "autonomy" mean?

• The right to self-government

• A dispute or disagreement

• To come between in order to change a situation

• To surrender or give up

What is the meaning of the vocabulary word "intervene"?

• To surrender

• To dispute

• To come between in order to change a situation

• To have self-government

What does the vocabulary word "controversy" mean?

• The act of intervening

• The right to self-rule

• A dispute or disagreement

• To give up power