The Spanish American War Review

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The practice of strong countries maintaining economic and political control over weaker countries is called _

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imperialism.

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Newspaper reporting that exaggerated or made up stories of Spanish acts of violence against the Cubans was called _

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yellow journalism.

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Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, that is spread to promote a particular cause or point of view is called _

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propaganda.

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What country did the United States declare war on in 1898? Options: The Philippines, Cuba, Spain, Japan

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Spain

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Under the terms of the Treaty of Paris, ___, ___, and ___ became US territories.

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Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Guam

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Why did President William McKinley send the battleship USS Maine to Havana, Cuba in January, 1898?

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to protect Americans living in Havana from riots by Spanish loyalists

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What effect did the Platt Amendment have on Cuban independence?

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It harmed Cuban independence by allowing the US to keep a Navy base in Cuba and to interfere in order to “keep order” inside the country.

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Who did Americans blame for the explosion of the USS Maine in February, 1898? Spain, Cuban Rebels, Britain, Steve

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Spain

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What long-term effect did the Spanish-American War have on Puerto Rico?

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Puerto Rico remains a US territory today with debate over whether to become independent or become a US state.

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What caused the Philippine–American War to begin in 1899?

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Filipino rebels still wanted independence and were not happy being ruled by the US instead of Spain.