Exploring the Spanish-American War: Key Concepts and Events

The video explores the Spanish-American War, highlighting the role of yellow journalism in escalating tensions, the explosion of the USS Maine, and the subsequent war declaration. It discusses the war's outcomes, including Cuba's conditional independence and the U.S. annexation of the Philippines and Hawaii. The video also covers the Open Door Policy with China, emphasizing America's growing imperial ambitions.

What was a primary reason for American interest in acquiring Cuba?

• To establish a military base

• To expand the American empire

• To promote democracy

• To access natural resources

What term describes the sensationalist journalism that exaggerated Spanish atrocities in Cuba?

• Tabloid journalism

• Yellow journalism

• Investigative journalism

• Broadcast journalism

Which event directly led to the U.S. declaring war on Spain?

• The explosion of the U.S.S. Maine

• The annexation of Hawaii

• The Open Door Policy

• The Platt Amendment

What did the Platt Amendment allow the U.S. to do?

• Annex the Philippines

• Annex Hawaii

• Intervene in Cuban affairs

• Establish the Open Door Policy

What was the outcome of the Spanish-American War for Cuba?

• Continued Spanish rule

• Qualified independence

• Annexation by the U.S.

• Full independence

How did the U.S. acquire the Philippines?

• Through a military coup

• By purchasing from Spain

• By winning a referendum

• Through a treaty with Spain

Who led the Filipino resistance against U.S. rule?

• Douglas MacArthur

• Andres Bonifacio

• Jose Rizal

• Emilio Aguinaldo

Which territories were annexed by the U.S. as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba and Puerto Rico

• The Philippines and Guam

• Hawaii and the Philippines

• Guam and Hawaii

What was the main effect of the European spheres of influence on China in the 19th century?

• Economic dominance by Europe

• Cultural assimilation into Europe

• Military occupation by Europe

• Political takeover by Europe

What was the Open Door Policy primarily concerned with?

• Establishing military bases in the Pacific

• Promoting democracy in Asia

• Securing trading rights in China

• Opening trade with Japan