Spanish-American War Quiz

What event led to the U.S. public's demand for intervention in Cuba?

• The sinking of the USS Maine

• The Battle of Manila Bay

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The Philippine-American War

What term describes sensational journalism that uses exaggeration to increase sales?

• Yellow journalism

• Red journalism

• Blue journalism

• Green journalism

Who authorized the use of force to ensure Spain's withdrawal from Cuba?

• William McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt

• George Dewey

• William Shafter

What was the outcome of the Battle of Manila Bay?

• The U.S. destroyed the Spanish fleet

• The Spanish defeated the U.S. fleet

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• The U.S. fleet retreated

When was the Treaty of Paris signed, ending the Spanish-American War?

• December 10, 1898

• April 24, 1898

• July 3, 1898

• February 15, 1898

Which territories did Spain cede to the United States under the Treaty of Paris?

• Guam and Puerto Rico

• Cuba and the Philippines

• Hawaii and Alaska

• Jamaica and the Bahamas

How did the Spanish-American War affect the United States' global role?

• It emerged as a world power with overseas possessions

• It lost its influence in Europe

• It became isolated from international affairs

• It focused solely on domestic issues

Who led the "Rough Riders" in the Battle of San Juan Hill then later became US President

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• William McKinley

The Philippines fought for independence from Spain and the United States.

• True

• False

What was a political argument against US imperialism?

• Expensive to have colonies around the world

• It goes against our belief in self-government and freedom

• immigration would increase

• It would allow us to spread our religion