Spanish-American War Quiz

Yellow journalism caused Americans to be _________ willing to go to war with Spain.

• A more

• B less

• C equally

• D not at all

Yellow journalism impacted the opinions of many American citizens in the months leading up to the Spanish-American War. Which words best describe and define yellow journalism?

• A Exaggerated and misleading

• B True and factual

• C Positive and encouraging

• D Private and confidential

Which country gained its independence from the Spanish American War?

• A Spain

• B United States

• C Cuba

Which country applied imperialism during the war?

• A Spain

• B United States

• C Cuba

Which country lost control and many colonies and territories?

• A Spain

• B United States

• C Cuba

What are the three reasons American joined the war with Cuba? (3)

• A To protect American Sugar plantations in Cuba (imperialism)

• B To investigate yellow fever

• C Yellow journalism reporting stories

• D Sinking of the USS Maine

Who were the Volunteer soldiers that include cowboys, native americans, miners and law enforcement that fought in the Spanish American War?

• A Buffalo Soldiers

• B Rough Riders

• C Cubans

• D Navy

Who led the Rough Riders as they fought in the war?

• President Mckinley

• Buffalo Soldiers

• Teddy Roosevelt

What were the three main focuses of imperialism?

• Economics, Military, Cultural

• Land, industry, ships

• Coal, lumber, sugar

Why was the Treaty of Paris signed?

• To end conflict with America and Spain

• To take control of all of Cuba

• To get more sugar plantations