Spanish-American War Quiz

What was one of the main causes of the Spanish-American War?

• The sinking of the Titanic
• The Cuban Revolt against Spain
• The Louisiana Purchase
• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Who were the two main newspaper publishers that sensationalized the news leading up to the war?

• William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer
• Thomas Edison and Henry Ford
• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson
• Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant

What was the name of the battleship that exploded in Havana, Cuba?

• USS Constitution
• USS Maine
• USS Arizona
• USS Independence

What did the Teller Amendment state?

• The U.S. would take control of Cuba
• The U.S. could not establish permanent control over Cuba
• The U.S. would support Spain
• The U.S. would invade the Philippines

Which battle was fought in the Philippines?

• Battle of San Juan Hill
• Battle of Santiago Bay
• Battle of Manila
• Battle of Gettysburg

Who led the Rough Riders during the Battle of San Juan Hill?

• George Dewey
• Emilio Aguinaldo
• William McKinley
• Theodore Roosevelt

What was one result of the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba became a U.S. state
• The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico and Guam
• Spain regained control of Cuba
• The U.S. lost its territories

What was the Platt Amendment?

• A treaty with Spain
• A law that made Cuba a U.S. protectorate
• A declaration of war
• A peace agreement with the Philippines

What was the main reason for increased American support for intervention in Cuba?

• Economic interests
• Yellow journalism
• Military alliances
• Cultural ties

What was the outcome for the Philippines after the war?

• They gained independence immediately
• They were annexed by the U.S.
• They became a Spanish colony again
• They were given to Japan