Spanish-American War Quiz

What year did the Spanish-American War begin?

• 1895

• 1898

• 1901

• 1905

What is Yellow Journalism?

• A type of journalism focused on environmental issues

• Journalism that exaggerates and distorts news to stir emotions

• A style of journalism that uses only black and white images

• Journalism that reports only on financial news

What was the De Lome letter?

• A letter supporting the U.S. President

• A letter criticizing the Spanish government

• A letter accusing President McKinley of being weak

• A letter promoting peace between the U.S. and Spain

What was the significance of the U.S.S. Maine?

• It was a Spanish battleship that attacked Cuba

• It was an American battleship that exploded in Cuba

• It was a British ship that traded with Cuba

• It was a Cuban ship that sailed to America

Who led the Rough Riders?

• William McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Jose Martí

• William Randolph Hearst

What happened to the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?

• It became a British colony

• It gained independence

• It was annexed to the U.S.

• It remained under Spanish control

What is the definition of Imperialism?

• The rule of one country by another, turning it into a colony.

• A policy of non-interference in other nations' affairs.

• A system of government where power is shared equally.

• A cultural exchange between two nations.

What happened to Puerto Rico after the Spanish-American War?

• It became a possession of the U.S.

• It gained full independence.

• It was returned to Spain.

• It became a British colony.

What did the Teller Amendment state?

• The U.S. would not annex Cuba.

• The U.S. would annex Cuba.

• The U.S. would annex Puerto Rico.

• The U.S. would annex the Philippines.

What was the Platt Amendment?

• It allowed the U.S. to intervene in Cuban affairs.

• It granted Cuba full independence.

• It prohibited U.S. naval bases in Cuba.

• It allowed Cuba to borrow money freely.