US History: Spanish-American War

The video covers the Spanish-American War, highlighting the US's victory and territorial gains, including the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam. It discusses the subsequent Philippine-American War, US influence in Cuba and Puerto Rico, and the annexation of Hawaii. The video also touches on the division of Samoa and the Open Door Policy in China, emphasizing the US's expanding influence and the resulting conflicts.

What was the rallying cry for the Spanish-American War?

• Remember the Titans

• Remember the Alamo

• Remember Pearl Harbor

• Remember the Maine

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

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Teddy Roosevelt

What was a significant cause of death for US soldiers during the Spanish-American War?

• Explosions

• Food poisoning or disease

• Friendly fire

• Drowning

Which territories did the United States acquire from Spain after the Spanish-American War?

• Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam

• Mexico, Canada, and Greenland

• Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti

• Hawaii, Samoa, and Alaska

What was the main reason for the conflict between the US and the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?

• The Philippines wanted independence from US control

• The US wanted to establish a military base in the Philippines

• The US wanted to annex the Philippines as a state

• The Philippines wanted to join the British Empire

What did the Platt Amendment restrict Cuba from doing?

• Electing their own president

• Trading with the US

• Establishing a national bank

• Making agreements with other countries without US permission

What is the status of Puerto Rico in relation to the United States?

• It is a US territory with citizenship rights

• It is an independent country

• It is a US state

• It is a colony of the US

What led to the annexation of Hawaii by the United States?

• A request from the Hawaiian monarchy

• A treaty with Japan

• The influence of American planters and military intervention

• A vote by the Hawaiian people

How was Samoa divided between foreign powers?

• It was split between the US and France

• It was shared by the US and Germany

• It was annexed entirely by the US

• It was divided between the US and Japan

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy in China?

• To promote Chinese emigration to the US

• To close Chinese ports to foreign trade

• To establish US military bases in China

• To ensure equal trading rights for all foreign nations