Spanish-American War Quiz

Why did America enter the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba attacked Florida.

• The USS Maine exploded

• America sent the navy to the Philippines.

• The Spanish invaded Washington D.C.

How long did the Spanish-American War last?

• Five years

• Two years

• Four months

• Twenty four months

The United States gained control of the Philippines after the Spanish-American war.

• True

• False

The Spanish-American War started after the _________________ exploded.

• USS Texas

• USS Maine

• USS Missouri

• USS Kentucky

Imperialism means a nation stays isolated from other nations.

• True

• False

Many historians believe ________________journalism helped start the Spanish-American War.

• Black

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

Who led the Rough Riders?

• John Pershing

• William McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Alfred THayer Mahan

Which branch of the military did the U.S. use to defeat Spain?

• Army

• Navy

• Marines

• Coast Guard

Why did many people want to create American colonies?

• To punish US enemies

• to become a world power

• To open new markets for trade

• To fulfill goals in the Constitution

What was the purpose of the Panama Canal?

• To prove that France was weak

• to allow quicker transport of goods

• To provide jobs to American workers

• To help Panama escape from Colombia