Exploring the Spanish American War

The video explores the influence of Admiral Mahan on US naval policy, the Cuban struggle for independence led by Jose Marti, and the role of yellow journalism in the Spanish-American War. It details the war's key events, including the explosion of the USS Maine and battles in the Philippines and Cuba. The aftermath of the war saw the US emerge as an imperial power, acquiring territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, leading to further conflicts and debates over imperialism.

What was Admiral Alfred T. Mahan best known for?

• His diplomatic efforts in Europe

• His book on the influence of sea power

• His role in World War I

• His leadership in the Civil War

Who was the Cuban nationalist that penned a patriotic poem against Spanish rule?

• Jose Marti

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Teddy Roosevelt

• William Randolph Hearst

What term describes the sensationalist journalism that bolstered newspaper sales during the Cuban rebellion?

• Blue journalism

• Green journalism

• Red journalism

• Yellow journalism

What event directly led to the U.S. declaring war on Spain in 1898?

• The sinking of the USS Maine

• The Battle of Manila Bay

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The capture of San Juan Hill

Who led the U.S. naval forces in the Battle of Manila Bay?

• Captain Charles Sigsbee

• Commodore George Dewey

• Admiral Alfred T. Mahan

• General Valeriano Weyler

Which group of soldiers did Teddy Roosevelt lead during the Spanish-American War?

• Buffalo Soldiers

• Rough Riders

• Ninth Cavalry

• Filipino Rebels

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris signed in 1898?

• Spain retained control of Cuba

• The Philippines gained immediate independence

• Cuba became a U.S. state

• The U.S. gained control over Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

What was Emilio Aguinaldo's reaction to the U.S. taking control of the Philippines?

• He signed a peace treaty with the U.S.

• He moved to Cuba

• He declared war on the U.S.

• He welcomed the U.S. as liberators

What did the Platt Amendment do in relation to Cuba?

• Granted Cuba full independence

• Allowed Cuba to annex Puerto Rico

• Made Cuba a U.S. state

• Limited Cuba's rights to make treaties and allowed U.S. intervention

What was the main concern of anti-imperialists regarding the U.S. actions after the Spanish-American War?

• The U.S. was becoming an imperial power

• The U.S. would be invaded by Spain

• The U.S. would lose its colonies

• The U.S. would face economic collapse