Aftermath, Consequences, and Legacies of the Spanish-American War

The Spanish-American War ended with significant consequences, including the US gaining control of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. The Treaty of Paris formalized these changes. Theodore Roosevelt's career was boosted, leading to his presidency. Medical advances, particularly by Major Walter Reed, helped combat diseases like yellow fever. African-American soldiers displayed heroism but faced discrimination at home. The USS Maine's sinking was later attributed to an internal fire, not a mine.

What was the primary cause of American casualties during the Spanish-American War?

• Naval accidents

• Combat with Spanish forces

• Tropical diseases

• Friendly fire

Which territories did the United States gain control of after the Spanish-American War?

• Guam and Puerto Rico

• Hawaii and Alaska

• Cuba and Jamaica

• Philippines and Japan

How did the Spanish-American War impact Theodore Roosevelt's career?

• He was appointed as a general

• He became a senator

• He became vice president and later president

• He retired from politics

What major engineering project did Theodore Roosevelt initiate?

• The Hoover Dam

• The Golden Gate Bridge

• The Panama Canal

• The Erie Canal

Who was responsible for discovering the transmission method of yellow fever?

• Dr. Jonas Salk

• Major Walter Reed

• Dr. Albert Sabin

• Dr. Edward Jenner

Which group of soldiers received the Medal of Honor for their bravery during the war?

• The Buffalo Soldiers

• The Green Berets

• The Tuskegee Airmen

• The Rough Riders

What was later determined to be the cause of the USS Maine explosion?

• A Spanish mine

• A torpedo attack

• A fire in the bunker

• A collision with another ship