The Spanish-American War and Its Impact on Cuba

What was the primary effect of the Wilson-Gorman Tariff on Cuba?

• It boosted the Cuban economy.

• It led to a decline in U.S. influence.

• It caused a crisis in the Cuban sugar industry.

• It improved relations between Cuba and Spain.

Why did the United States support Cuban independence in the 1890s?

• To expand its territory.

• To remove European imperial power from the Americas.

• To gain control over Cuban resources.

• To establish a new trade partner.

What event directly led to the U.S. declaring war on Spain in 1898?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris.

• The election of President McKinley.

• The explosion of the USS Maine.

• The Cuban rebellion's success.

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris in 1898?

• Spain retained control of its colonies.

• The U.S. gained control of Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam.

• Cuba was annexed by the U.S.

• Cuba became a U.S. state.

What was the purpose of the Teller Amendment?

• To grant Cuba full independence immediately.

• To establish a military government in Cuba.

• To prevent the annexation of Cuba by the U.S.

• To annex Cuba permanently.

Who replaced General John R. Brook as the military governor of Cuba?

• President McKinley

• General Leonard Wood

• General Valeriano Weyler

• Senator Henry Teller

What was the main goal of the Platt Amendment?

• To allow Cuba to form alliances freely.

• To remove U.S. military presence from Cuba.

• To ensure U.S. control over Cuban affairs.

• To grant Cuba full independence.

How did the U.S. ensure its influence over Cuba after the Spanish-American War?

• By granting Cuba full sovereignty.

• By implementing the Platt Amendment.

• By annexing Cuba as a state.

• By establishing a permanent military base.

What was a significant consequence of the Platt Amendment for Cuba?

• Cuba gained full independence without conditions.

• Cuba became a U.S. territory.

• Cuba was allowed to form alliances freely.

• Cuba's sovereignty was limited by U.S. intervention rights.

Which U.S. territory was NOT acquired as a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Puerto Rico

• Guam

• The Philippines

• Cuba