The Spanish-American War and Its Aftermath Flashcard

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What year did the Spanish-American War take place?

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1898

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Which territories did Spain cede to the United States as a result of the Spanish-American War? Options: Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico; Cuba, Philippines, Hawaii; Guam, Puerto Rico, Philippines; Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Guam

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Guam, Puerto Rico, Philippines

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What event escalated tensions between the United States and Spain leading to the war?

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Explosion of the U.S. battleship Maine

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Who was the U.S. President during the Spanish-American War?

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William McKinley

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Which battle marked the first major engagement of the Spanish-American War?

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Battle of Manila Bay

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What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris signed in 1898?

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Cuban independence and cession of Guam and Puerto Rico

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What was the Platt Amendment?

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An amendment making Cuba a U.S. protectorate

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Who led the Filipino nationalists against American control?

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Emilio Aguinaldo

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What was a significant consequence of the Spanish-American War for the United States?

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Emergence as a global power

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Which naval base did the United States gain a perpetual lease on as a result of the Platt Amendment?

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Guantanamo Bay