A Deal for Peace at 125 Quiz

What event marked the end of the Spanish–American War?

• The election of William McKinley

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The Battle of San Juan Hill

• The explosion of the U.S.S. Maine

Which two countries were involved in the Spanish–American War?

• United States and Mexico

• Spain and Portugal

• United States and Spain

• United States and France

What was a major cause of the Spanish–American War?

• The annexation of Hawaii

• The independence movement in Cuba

• The construction of the Panama Canal

• The discovery of gold in California

What happened to the U.S.S. Maine in 1898?

• It exploded near Havana, Cuba

• It sank in a storm

• It was used in the Battle of Manila Bay

• It was captured by Spanish forces

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

• Theodore Roosevelt

• George Dewey

• William Jennings Bryan

• William McKinley

Which territories did the United States gain from Spain as a result of the Treaty of Paris?

• Guam and Puerto Rico

• Panama and Nicaragua

• Cuba and the Philippines

• Hawaii and Alaska

How much did the United States pay Spain for the Philippines?

• $40 million

• $20 million

• $30 million

• $10 million

When did the Philippines gain independence from the United States?

• 1946

• 1950

• 1910

• 1902

Who was the U.S. president during the Spanish–American War?

• William McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was a key issue in the 1900 U.S. presidential election?

• The annexation of Hawaii

• The independence of the Philippines

• The construction of the Panama Canal

• The discovery of gold in Alaska