
Spanish American War and Imperialism

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the United States have a strong interest in Cuba during the late 19th century?
Cuba was a former U.S. colony.
Cuba was a major oil supplier.
Cuba's population was largely Protestant.
Cuba was a nearby trading partner and had a significant Catholic population.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary reason President McKinley sent the USS Maine to Cuba?
To protect American citizens and businesses.
To start a war with Spain.
To establish a new naval base.
To deliver supplies to Cuban rebels.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the initial belief about the cause of the USS Maine explosion?
It was an internal explosion.
It was caused by a Spanish mine.
It was due to a mechanical failure.
It was a deliberate act by Cuban rebels.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term describes the sensationalist media coverage that fueled anti-Spanish sentiment in the U.S.?
Green journalism
Blue journalism
Yellow journalism
Red journalism
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the impact of yellow journalism on the U.S. government's actions?
It led to a peace treaty with Spain.
It caused the U.S. to withdraw from Cuban affairs.
It increased pressure on the government to declare war on Spain.
It resulted in a trade embargo on Spain.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where did the U.S. expand the war after the initial conflict in the Caribbean?
The Pacific Ocean
Africa
South America
Europe
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of the U.S. attack on the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay?
The battle ended in a stalemate.
The Spanish fleet retreated to Europe.
The Spanish fleet was easily defeated.
The U.S. suffered heavy losses.
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