The Spanish-American War: Key Events and Influential Figures

The video covers the Spanish-American War, starting with the context of imperialism and the Monroe Doctrine. It discusses the Cuban rebellion against Spain and the role of yellow journalism by Pulitzer and Hearst in influencing public opinion. The explosion of the USS Maine is highlighted as a pivotal event leading to the U.S. declaring war on Spain. The video concludes with the war's end, the Treaty of Paris, and the U.S. gaining territories, while Cuba becomes a protectorate under the Platt Amendment.

What was the Monroe Doctrine's main purpose?

• To prevent European interference in the Americas

• To establish colonies in Africa

• To form alliances with Asian countries

• To promote trade with Europe

Who were the two key figures in yellow journalism during the Spanish-American War?

• Mark Twain and Ernest Hemingway

• Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell

• Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst

• Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller

What was the DeLome letter's impact on American public opinion?

• It had no significant impact

• It supported Spanish rule in Cuba

• It criticized President McKinley, increasing calls for war

• It praised President McKinley

What event directly led to the U.S. becoming involved in the crisis in Cuba?

• The election of Theodore Roosevelt

• The sinking of the USS Maine

• The annexation of Puerto Rico

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

What was the main accusation made by newspapers after the USS Maine explosion?

• The U.S. government planned the explosion

• Cuba attacked the USS Maine

• Spain was responsible for the explosion

• The explosion was an accident

Who led the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?

• George Dewey

• Theodore Roosevelt

• John Pershing

• William McKinley

What was the duration of the Spanish-American War?

• Two years

• Four months

• One year

• Six months

What was the main reason for the U.S. having a stronger position in the Spanish-American War?

• The U.S. had better technology

• The U.S. had more allies

• The U.S. had a stronger navy and proximity to Cuba

• The U.S. had a larger army

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

• Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam

• Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines

• Cuba, Hawaii, and the Philippines

• Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico

What did the Platt Amendment establish regarding Cuba?

• Cuba as a U.S. protectorate

• Cuba as a U.S. state

• Cuba's annexation by Spain

• Cuba's complete independence from the U.S.