7.4: Spanish-American War

What was the main aim of the Cuban insurrectionists during the Spanish-American War?

• To gain independence

• To damage the economic life of the island

• To support Spanish rule

• To establish a new government

The Treaty of Paris of 1898 gave the United States control over Guam and Puerto Rico. Fill in the blank: The treaty also resulted in a payment of ______ million dollars to Spain.

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

What was the main purpose of the Platt Amendment issued by the United States in 1903?

• To grant independence to Cuba

• To allow the U.S. to interfere in Cuban affairs

• To establish a military base in the Philippines

• To end the Philippine-American War

The Boxer Rebellion was an uprising aimed at removing foreign influence from which country?

• Japan

• China

• India

• Korea

The Roosevelt Corollary was an addition to the Monroe Doctrine, stating that the United States would come to the aid of any Latin American nation experiencing financial trouble. This policy is an example of Roosevelt's ________ Diplomacy.

• Big Stick

• Dollar

• Moral

• Gunboat

What was the main approach of President Taft's foreign policy?

• Moral Diplomacy

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Big Stick Diplomacy

• Open Door Policy

President Wilson's foreign policy was known as ______.

• Dollar Diplomacy

• Moral Diplomacy

• Big Stick Diplomacy

• Open Door Policy

Cuba gained its independence from _______ in 1898 as a result of the Spanish-American War. The _________ controlled Cuba for a few years afterwards and helped them set up a government.

• Spain, United States

• Spain, Soviet Union

• United States, Soviet Union

• United States, France

The United States' goal of helping Cuba gain its independence from Spain with no further U.S. interference was reversed with the (a)   . This gave the U.S. oversight in the affairs of the Cuban government.​

• Platt Amendment
• Foraker Act
• Jones-Shafroth Act
• Organic Act

WHo was seeking independence from Spain?

• US

• Puerto Rico

• Cuba

• Mexico