A.P. U.S. Period 7.3

Which of the following was a significant cause of the Spanish-American War?

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

• The violent repression of the Cuban independence movement by Spain.

• The attack on Pearl Harbor.

• Economic competition with Great Britain.

What role did "yellow journalism" play in escalating tensions before the Spanish-American War?

• It accurately reported on Spanish atrocities, leading to public outrage.

• It focused on objective reporting to inform the American public.

• It sensationalized events and built American sentiment against Spain.

• It advocated for peaceful diplomatic solutions to the conflict.

What event served as the immediate catalyst for the United States declaring war on Spain?

• The Battle of Manila Bay.

• The sinking of the USS Maine.

• The Cuban Declaration of Independence.

• The assassination of President McKinley.

Which of the following territories did the United States acquire from Spain as a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?

• Cuba, Panama, and Hawaii.

• Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

• Mexico, California, and Texas.

• Alaska, Midway Atoll, and Samoa.

The acquisition of overseas territories by the United States after the Spanish-American War directly influenced the push for which two major developments?

• The establishment of the United Nations and the League of Nations.

• The construction of the Transcontinental Railroad and the expansion of westward settlement.

• The building of the Panama Canal and the strengthening of the US Navy.

• The creation of the Federal Reserve System and the implementation of the New Deal.

Which of the following territories were acquired by the United States from Spain after the Spanish-American War?

• Cuba, Hawaii, and Alaska

• Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

• Panama, Cuba, and Puerto Rico

• Hawaii, Guam, and the Philippines

What was the primary goal of Secretary of State John Hay's Open Door Policy in China?

• To establish exclusive American control over Chinese trade.

• To end European spheres of influence and ensure equal trading rights for all nations in China.

• To support the Boxer Rebellion against foreign intervention.

• To mediate peace between China and Japan.

What was the Boxer Rebellion in China primarily aimed at achieving?

• Promoting Western trade and influence in China.

• Expelling foreign powers and their influence from China.

• Establishing a new imperial dynasty in China.

• Negotiating new trade agreements with European nations.

Who led the Filipino independence movement against the United States after the Spanish-American War?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• John Hay

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Woodrow Wilson

What was the significance of the Insular Cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding newly acquired territories?

• They immediately granted full constitutional rights to all residents of the new territories.

• They declared that the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights did not automatically apply to overseas territories.

• They established a clear path for all acquired territories to become U.S. states.

• They mandated that all residents of acquired territories be granted U.S. citizenship.