Causes Spanish American War

What marked the rise of the U.S. as a world power?

• The Spanish-American War

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles.
• Entry into World War I

• Economic growth during the Great Depression.

What country was Cuba a colony of?

• Spain
• Portugal
• France
• United States

What was Yellow Journalism?

• A style of journalism that only uses real photographs.

• A type of journalism that promotes political propaganda.
• A method of reporting that focuses solely on facts and data.
• A style of sensationalist journalism that exaggerated events

How did yellow journalism change the public’s opinion?

• It focused solely on political correctness.
• It only informed the public without bias.
• It led to public support for war against Spain.

• It led the public to support Spain and end the war.

What was the relationship between Cuba and the U.S. before the Spanish American War?

• Cuba was a U.S. territory before the war as it expanded its power before fighting Spain

• Cuba had no economic ties with the U.S.
• American businessmen were invested in fruit and sugar from Cuba.

• Cuba was an independent nation allied with Spain and therefore an enemy of the U.S.

How did the explosion of U.S.S. Maine cause a declaration of war?

Select TWO

• The explosion was ignored by the government

• The explosion was caused by a mechanical failure on the ship.
• The explosion was blamed on Spain.

• The U.S.S. Maine was attacked by pirates, not Spain.

What Treaty ended the Spanish American War?

• Treaty of Paris
• Treaty of Versailles
• Treaty of Ghent
• Treaty of Tordesillas

Select the islands that were acquired by the United States in 1898 after the Spanish American War.

What territories did Spain cede in the Treaty of Paris?

• the Philippines

• Jamaica

• Guam

• Puerto Rico

What did the Treaty of Paris give Cuba?

• Independence from Spain
• Territory under U.S. control
• Military support from France
• Economic aid from Spain