Exploring the Aftermath of the Spanish American War

What did Spain agree to in the Treaty of Paris 1898?

• Spain ceded Florida to the U.S.

• Spain agreed to free Cuba and ceded Guam, Puerto Rico, and sold the Philippines to the U.S.

• Spain and the U.S. entered into a trade agreement.

• Spain retained control over the Philippines.

Who were the most vocal opponents of the Treaty of Paris?

• The Federalist Party

• The Anti-Imperialist League

• The Imperialist League

• The Democratic Party

What was the main argument of the Anti-Imperialist League?

• The U.S. should focus on its own issues first

• Annexation would violate principles of self-government

• The U.S. military was not strong enough

• Spain should retain control over its colonies

How did the U.S. view its acquisition of territories after the Spanish-American War?

• As an opportunity to expand democracy

• As a temporary measure

• As a burden

• As a step towards becoming an imperial power

What was the main reason for the U.S. annexation of the Philippines?

• Because of the cultural similarities with the U.S.

• To establish English as the primary language

• Strategic military and economic advantages

• To convert the population to Christianity

What was the outcome of the Philippine-American War?

• The U.S. lost control over the Philippines

• The war ended without any significant changes

• The Philippines gained immediate independence

• The Philippines became a U.S. territory until after WWII

What did the Teller Amendment state?

• The U.S. would annex Cuba

• The U.S. would grant Cuba independence after the war

• Cuba would become a U.S. state

• The U.S. would establish a military base in Cuba

What was the Platt Amendment?

• It ended U.S. military occupation in Cuba

• It allowed the U.S. to intervene in Cuba's affairs

• It declared Cuba an independent nation

• It was a trade agreement between the U.S. and Cuba

What did the Foraker Act accomplish in Puerto Rico?

• It made Spanish the official language

• It declared Puerto Rican independence

• It established a civilian government with limited self-rule

• It granted Puerto Rico full statehood

When were Puerto Ricans granted U.S. citizenship?

• After World War II

• In 1917

• Immediately after the Spanish-American War

• In 1898