The Spanish-American War Quiz

What caused the U.S. to pay attention to Cuba in the 1890s?

• Cubans destroyed U.S. sugar plantations

• Spain invited the U.S. to help

• The U.S. wanted to buy Cuba

• Cuban leaders moved to the U.S.

What was yellow journalism?

• Honest reporting of world events

• Exaggerated news stories to sell newspapers

• Government announcements about war

• Reports written in Spanish

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

• It sank after being hit by a Spanish ship

• It exploded, and people blamed Spain

• It sank in a storm near Cuba

• It was sold to Cuba

Why did some Americans want to go to war with Spain?

• To gain control of European colonies

• To protect U.S. business and citizens

• To avoid getting involved in foreign conflicts

• To help Spain with its problems

Where did the first major battle of the war take place?

• Cuba

• Puerto Rico

• The Philippines

• Spain

Who were the Rough Riders?

• A group of sailors on the U.S.S. Maine

• Soldiers led by Theodore Roosevelt

• A group of Cuban rebels

• Spanish soldiers in the war

What was the result of the Spanish fleet’s attempt to escape Cuba?

• The U.S. let them go

• The U.S. sank all their ships

• They defeated the U.S. Navy

• They reached Spain safely

What territories did the U.S. gain after the war?

• The Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

• Cuba, Haiti, and Panama

• Hawaii, Samoa, and Japan

• Canada, Alaska, and Mexico

Why were some Americans against taking over the Philippines?

• They thought it violated the idea of liberty

• They didn’t want to trade with Asia

• They were worried about the cost of war

• They thought Spain should keep it

What was the Teller Amendment?

• A promise not to take over Cuba

• A rule about U.S. naval ships

• A tax on Cuban sugar

• A treaty with Spain