Exploring the Causes and Impact of the Spanish American War

What was a significant factor in the U.S. becoming more powerful over time?

• The discovery of gold

• Diplomacy, wars, and treaties

• The Industrial Revolution

• The invention of the airplane

By the late 19th century, which territories did Spain still control?

• Mexico and Brazil

• Cuba and Puerto Rico

• Honduras and Nicaragua

• Argentina and Chile

What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

• To establish trade routes with Europe

• To warn European countries to stay out of the Western Hemisphere

• To form an alliance with Spain

• To declare war on Mexico

What was the outcome of the Cuban rebellions in the late 19th century?

• Cuba gained independence

• Spain ended slavery in Cuba

• Cuba became a U.S. state

• The U.S. took control of Cuba

Who was a key leader in the Cuban independence movement?

• Fidel Castro

• Che Guevara

• Simón Bolívar

• José Martí

What was the role of yellow journalism in the lead-up to the Spanish-American War?

• It focused on European affairs

• It provided unbiased news

• It exaggerated stories to sell newspapers

• It supported Spanish rule in Cuba

What was the significance of the De Lôme letter?

• It declared war on the U.S.

• It criticized President McKinley and fueled anti-Spanish sentiment

• It offered to sell Cuba to the U.S.

• It proposed an alliance with the U.S.

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

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The explosion of the USS Maine

• The publication of the Monroe Doctrine

• The Cuban independence movement

Where did the first battle of the Spanish-American War take place?

• The Philippines

• Guam

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

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

• Spain retained control of Cuba

• The U.S. returned the Philippines to Spain

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

• Cuba became a U.S. state