The Spanish American War

What was the impact of newspaper headlines such as this one?

• Led to the U.S. drafting soldiers in the U.S. Army.

• Led to the segregation of African Americans in the U.S. Army.

• A decrease in the use of naval warfare to protect U.S. interests.

• They influenced public opinion and Americans pushed for war.

What is the best title for this map?

• Territories Lost by Cuba

• Territories Lost by the U.S.

• Territories Gained by Spain

• Territories Gained by the U.S.

Directions: Select the two (2) correct answers that best complete the chart.

• Cuba gains independence

• U.S. emerges as a world power

• Protection of Spanish business interests

• Rising tensions between Cuba and the U.S.

What is the best title for the chart?

• Contributions of the Rough Riders

• Results of the Spanish American War

• Effects of Exaggerated News Reports

• Reasons for the Spanish American War

What was the primary cause of the Spanish-American War in 1898?

• Economic interests in Asia

• The explosion of the USS Maine

• The annexation of Hawaii

• Conflicts over the border of Alaska

How did the Spanish-American War affect the United States' status as a world power?

• It diminished the United States' standing in the world

• It had no significant impact on the United States' global status

• It marked the United States' emergence as a major imperial power

• It led to widespread international condemnation of the United States

Which of the following was a consequence of the Spanish-American War?

• The United States gained control of Puerto Rico

• Spain recognized the independence of Cuba

• The United States annexed Hawaii

• Both A and B

What was the significance of the Battle of San Juan Hill?

• It was the first battle of the Spanish-American War

• It marked the end of Spanish colonial rule in the Americas

• It was a decisive victory that helped end the Spanish-American War

• It led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris

Which event directly led to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?

• The publication of the De Lôme Letter

• The explosion of the USS Maine

• The Battle of San Juan Hill

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

What was the main effect of the Spanish-American War on the United States' territorial possessions?

• Loss of Alaska

• Acquisition of the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

• Annexation of Hawaii

• Expansion into South America