Spanish American War

What was General Valeriano Weyler's primary method for suppressing the Cuban rebellion?

• Negotiating peace treaties with rebel leaders

• Establishing trade agreements to boost the Cuban economy

• Detaining the Cuban population in reconcentration camps with inadequate supplies

• Providing humanitarian aid to the Cuban people

What is "Yellow Journalism"?

• A style of reporting that focuses on objective and factual news

• The use of lurid features and sensationalized news to attract readers and increase circulation

• Newspaper publishing that promotes international peace and cooperation

• A type of journalism that primarily covers economic and financial news

Besides public and media pressure, what was a significant underlying motivation for the United States to intervene in Cuba?

• To establish a new democratic government in Spain

• To prevent other European powers from colonizing Cuba

• To expand its influence and control over new markets and resources, a concept known as imperialism

• To support Spain in maintaining its colonial rule

When did the USS Maine mysteriously explode in Havana Harbor?

• February 15, 1895

• February 15, 1898

• March 10, 1898

• January 20, 1899

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Before becoming a leader of the Rough Riders, what was Theodore Roosevelt's role in the Navy?

• Naval War Historian

• Police Commissioner of New York City

• Assistant Secretary of the Navy

• Cowboy Rancher

What was the primary purpose of the Teller Amendment, added to the US declaration of war against Spain?

• To declare war on Spain for sinking the USS Maine

• To ensure the US would not annex Cuba as a colony

• To establish US control over the Philippines

• To allow the US to intervene in Cuban affairs

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

• Combat injuries

• Rotten canned meat

• Disease and other non-combat causes

• Friendly fire incidents

Which of the following was a provision of the Platt Amendment regarding Cuba?

• Cuba was granted complete and unconditional independence

• The US was prohibited from establishing any military bases in Cuba

• Cuba was forbidden from allowing foreign powers to use its territory for military purposes, except the US

• The US committed to providing financial aid for Cuba's reconstruction without any conditions