American Cultures Chapter 9 Study Guide - Part 2

Which were Spain's remaining possessions in 1897?

• Cuba, Philippines, and Puerto Rico

• Mexico, Peru, and the Dominican Republic

• Argentina, Chile, and Panama

What can be stated about Spain's global influence by 1897?

• Spain was expanding its empire rapidly.

• Spain had lost most of its imperial possessions.

• Spain was the most powerful nation in Europe.

What were the causes of the Spanish-American War?

• The assassination of a U.S. president, border disputes with Mexico, and the annexation of Hawaii

• U.S. support for Cuban independence, yellow journalism, and the sinking of the USS Maine

• Spain’s attack on U.S. ships, expansion of slavery, and the building of the Panama Canal

Explain how the Yellow Press might have influenced public opinion and contributed to the causes of the war.

• By providing unbiased news coverage

• By spreading sensationalized and exaggerated stories

• By supporting peace negotiations

Who launched a war for Cuban independence from Spain in 1895?

• Jose Marti

• Simon Bolivar

• Fidel Castro

What does the phrase "Cuba Libre!" mean?

• Free Cuba

• Long Live Cuba

• Cuba for All

Which tactics did rebel fighters use against Spanish forces during the Cuban Rebellion?

• Guerrilla tactics

• Naval blockades

• Aerial bombings

Why might the destruction of American property by Cuban rebels have influenced American involvement in the conflict?

• It threatened American economic interests in Cuba.

• It improved relations between the U.S. and Spain.

• It led to increased trade with Cuba.

What was a major cause of death for tens of thousands of rural farmers during the Cuban Rebellion?

• Disease and starvation in concentration camps

• Floods and natural disasters

• Execution by firing squad

Which type of media published emotional headlines in the U.S. about Spanish atrocities during the Cuban Rebellion?

• Yellow Press

• Blue Press

• Green Press