APUSH 7.3: The Spanish-American War

What was one of the primary causes for American imperialism?

• Quest for political dominance

• Need for cultural superiority

• Desire for economic expansion and access to new markets for trade

• Desire for military conquest

What event is often cited as the immediate cause for the United States' involvement in the Spanish-American War?

• The signing of a mutual defense pact

• The explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor

• The discovery of gold in Cuba

• A diplomatic insult to the US ambassador

What was the Teller Amendment?

• An agreement between the U.S. and Cuba to establish a trade embargo

• A military strategy used by the U.S. during the Spanish-American War

• A treaty signed between the U.S. and Spain to divide control of Cuba

• A resolution passed by the United States Congress in 1898 stating that the U.S. had no intention of annexing Cuba after the Spanish-American War.

As a result of the Spanish-American War, the US gained what territories?

• Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

• Cuba, Hawaii, Alaska

• Mexico, Canada, Cuba

• Jamaica, Haiti, Dominican Republic

What made the purchase of “Seward’s folly” seem like a better idea?

• Discovery of oil and cultural significance of the region

• Exploration of new trade routes and political stability of the region

• Discovery of gold and strategic importance of the region

• Abundance of silver and environmental sustainability of the region

Why did we need colonies?

• Colonies were needed for intergalactic travel

• Colonies were needed for hosting sporting events

• Colonies were needed for establishing a new language

• Colonies were needed for economic exploitation, access to resources, strategic military positioning, and spreading cultural influence.

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

• Yellow journalism promoted peace talks between the US and Spain

• Yellow journalism exaggerated and distorted events to provoke emotional reactions and increase newspaper sales, ultimately fueling anti-Spanish sentiment and support for the Spanish-American War.

• Yellow journalism accurately reported events leading to the war

• Yellow journalism had no impact on public opinion regarding the war

How did the sinking of the USS Maine contribute to the outbreak of the war?

• The sinking of the USS Maine led to a peace treaty between the United States and Spain

• The sinking of the USS Maine had no impact on the outbreak of the war

• The sinking of the USS Maine provided a justification for the United States to declare war on Spain.

• The sinking of the USS Maine resulted in increased diplomatic relations between the United States and Spain

What impact did the Spanish-American War have on the global perception of the United States?

• It elevated the global perception of the United States as a powerful and emerging imperialist nation.

• It had no impact on the global perception of the United States

• It led to the United States being viewed as a weak and declining nation

• It decreased the global perception of the United States as a peaceful nation

How did the Treaty of Paris of 1898 shape the future of the United States?

• The Treaty of Paris of 1898 resulted in the United States becoming isolated from the global stage

• The Treaty of Paris of 1898 had no impact on the future of the United States

• The Treaty of Paris of 1898 led to the United States losing territories

• The Treaty of Paris of 1898 shaped the future of the United States by expanding its territories and establishing it as a global power.