Relief of Primo de Riviera and the Spanish American War

Who was the Governor-General praised for stopping bloodshed by Spain?

• Commodore George Dewey

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Primo de Rivera

• General Basilio Augustin

What reward did the Queen of Spain give to Primo de Rivera?

• A pension of about P10,000

• A medal of honor

• A military rank

• A title of nobility

What was the Truce of Biak-na-Bato related to?

• A financial treaty

• A naval battle

• A military strategy

• A peace agreement

Who succeeded Primo de Rivera as Governor-General?

• Commodore George Dewey

• George Washington

• General Basilio Augustin

• Theodore Roosevelt

What was the main reason for the souring relationship between Spain and the United States?

• The Cuban revolution

• The Philippine revolution

• The Spanish economy

• The American navy expansion

What did Roosevelt plan to do if war with Spain was declared?

• Support the Filipinos

• Take Manila

• Take control of Cuba

• Negotiate peace

Why was General Augustin considered an unfortunate choice for Governor-General?

• He was inexperienced

• He had never been to the Philippines

• He was unpopular

• He was too young

What did Roosevelt work for regarding Commodore George Dewey?

• To have him appointed as commander

• To have him removed

• To have him lead the Spanish forces

• To have him retire

Why was General Basilio Augustin a poor choice over Primo de Riviera?

• General Augustin is an ally of General Emilio Aguinaldo

• General Augustin have not been to the Philippines prior to his appointment

• General Augustin can not speak Spanish

• General Augustin is not part of the newly appointed conservative party in Spain

What was the main focus of the elections in Spain during this period?

• The rise of the Liberal Party

• The appointment of a new governor

• The independence of Cuba

• The triumph of the Conservative Party