Spanish American War Preview

What was the main purpose of the Monroe Doctrine?

• To promote trade with European countries

• To warn European powers to stay out of the Americas

• To encourage European colonization in the Americas

• To establish a new government in the Americas

Who were the pro-imperialists in America during the Spanish American War?

• The Cuban revolutionaries

• The Spanish government

• Admiral Mahan and William McKinley

• Mark Twain and the business community

What role did yellow journalism play in the Spanish American War?

• It helped calm tensions between the U.S. and Spain

• It supported the anti-imperialist movement

• It exaggerated events to stir public opinion against Spain

• It provided unbiased reports on the war

What was the outcome of the Spanish American War for Cuba?

• Cuba was divided into two countries

• Cuba gained full independence

• Cuba became a puppet state of America

• Cuba was annexed by Spain

What territories did the U.S. gain as a result of the Treaty of Paris?

• Mexico and Canada

• Cuba and the Philippines

• Puerto Rico and Guam

• Hawaii and Alaska