Imperialism Part 2

What significant event happened in February 1898 involving the USS Maine?

• The USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, leading to the Spanish-American War.

• The USS Maine was launched as the first nuclear-powered battleship.

• The USS Maine completed a successful circumnavigation of the globe.

• The USS Maine was decommissioned and turned into a museum.

What was the role of José Martí in the Cuban rebellion?

• He was a military leader who led the Cuban forces in battle.

• He was a political leader who advocated for Cuban independence and organized the rebellion.

• He was a foreign diplomat who negotiated peace between Cuba and Spain.

• He was a Spanish official who suppressed the Cuban rebellion.

Who was insulted by the Spanish Ambassador in the De Lôme Letter?

• William McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Grover Cleveland

• Woodrow Wilson

As a result of yellow journalism, who did the American public and newspapers blame for the explosion of the USS Maine?

• Spain

• Germany

• Cuba

• France

Pres. Cleveland didn't send troops to support the Cuban Revolution. But in April 1989, bowing to public pressure, President _______ sent troops against Spain despite their cooperation with U.S. demands.

• McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Cleveland

• Johnson

In which location did was the first fighting of the Spanish-American War in May 1898?

• Cuba

• Philippines

• Spain

• United States

The Filipinos were glad to be rid of which country during the Spanish-American War?

• Spain

• United States

• Japan

• China

What was the status of Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines after the Treaty of Paris?

• Spain freed Cuba, turned over Guam and Puerto Rico, and sold the Philippines to the U.S.

• All four received invitations to become states in the U.S.

• Cuba and Puerto Rico became U.S. territories and Guam and the Philippines were sold to Japan

• The U.S. gave immediate independence to all four nations.

The sinking of the Maine occurred in February 1898 at which location?

• Havana Harbor

• New York Harbor

• San Francisco Bay

• Boston Harbor

What was the outcome of the battle at San Juan Hill in July 1898?

• The Spanish forces won the battle.

• The American forces, led by Theodore Roosevelt, won the battle.

• The battle ended in a stalemate.

• The battle was inconclusive with heavy losses on both sides.