Soper Spanish American

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Yellow Journalism is....

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Exaggerated News Reports

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At the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories? Options: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain, Spain, Cuba, Guam, Marianas Islands, Philippines, Russia, Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

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Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico

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The USS Main exploded while it was in Havana, _____. This was a leading cause to the start of the Spanish American War.

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Cuba

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What battle did the Rough Riders, Buffalo Soldiers and Americans defeat the Spanish?

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Battle of San Juan Hill

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What was a result of headlines like the one above?

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The Spanish-American War

Answer explanation

Headlines like the one mentioned in the question contributed to the rise of sensationalist journalism, also known as yellow journalism. This type of journalism played a significant role in shaping public opinion and increasing support for the Spanish-American War. The war was a result of tensions between the United States and Spain, and the media's portrayal of events further fueled the conflict.

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Which of the following is not a territory that the US acquired through war?
Alaska,
Puerto Rico,
Guam,
Philippines

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Alaska

Answer explanation

Alaska is the correct answer because it was not acquired through war. The United States purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867, known as the Alaska Purchase. In contrast, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines were acquired as a result of the Spanish-American War in 1898.

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Which country gained independence as a result of the Spanish American War? Options: Puerto Rico, Philippines, Cuba, All of the above

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Cuba

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What was the outcome of the Spanish American War for the United States? Options: They gained control of Cuba, They gained control of the Philippines, They lost control of Puerto Rico, They emerged as a world power

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They emerged as a world power

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What was the role of yellow journalism in the Spanish American War?

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To exaggerate events and sway public opinion.

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What event sparked rising tensions between Spain and the United States? Options: The involvement of African American troops, The rise of yellow journalism, The independence of Cuba, The sinking of the USS Maine

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The sinking of the USS Maine