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WorksheetsSpanish American War & The Panama Canal
Total questions: 78
Worksheet time: 54mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Why did the U.S build the Panama Canal?
a)
to reduce travel time
b)
to speed up trade
c)
to protect from invaders
d)
for fishing
2.
What is the Panama Canal?
a)
a northwest passage through Canada
b)
a waterway through northern Egypt
c)
A waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Panama
d)
A river that runs through Panama
3.
Which territory did the United States NOT take as a territory and gave them independence?
a)
Puerto Rico
b)
Guam
c)
Philippines
d)
Cuba
4.
What was the United States warship called that exploded killing over 200 American sailors?
a)
U S Maine
b)
USS Maine
c)
USS Maybe
d)
US Maritime
5.
Reason or result of the war? The United States emerged as a world power
a)
Reason
b)
Result
6.
The Panama Canal runs through the middle of Panama connecting which two oceans?
a)
Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
b)
Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
c)
Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
d)
Carribean Sea and Pacific Ocean
7.
The United States defeated which former mighty empire in the Spanish American War?
a)
England
b)
France
c)
Spain
d)
Russia
8.
Which country gained freedom from Spain during the Spanish American War?
a)
Cuba
b)
France
c)
Canada
d)
Florida
9.
After the war, the U.S. gained control of
a)
Puerto Rico
b)
Spain
c)
Midway Islands
d)
Texas
10.
What is the Panama Canal?
a)
a northwest passage through Canada
b)
a waterway through northern Egypt
c)
A waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Panama
d)
A river that runs through Panama
11.
The USS Maine sunk in Havana Harbor. What country is the Havana Harbor in?
a)
Puerto Rico
b)
Haiti
c)
Cuba
d)
Mexico
12.
Which was a reason for the Spanish American War?
a)
Factual news reports of the accounts of the war
b)
The building of the USS Maine
c)
Protecting American businesses in Cuba
d)
Spanish support of Cuba's fight to be their own country
13.
1898- It lasted only 4 months. This was the end of Spain's colonial empire and the emergence of the US as a world power,
a)
Sinking of the USS Maine
b)
Boxer Rebellion
c)
Dollar Diplomacy
d)
Spanish American War
14.
Which country was granted independence in the Treaty of Paris of 1898?
a)
Guam
b)
Cuba
c)
Philippines
d)
Puerto Rico
15.
1903- The 48 mile international waterway allows ships to pass between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean, saving about 8,000 miles. ¨Expansion of World trade.
a)
Platt Amendment
b)
Monroe Doctrine
c)
Boxer Rebellion
d)
Panama Canal
16.
As a result of the Spanish- American War, the US became a political power in --
a)
the Hawaiian islands
b)
the Panama Canal Zone
c)
the Central Powers Alliance
d)
the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico
17.
Why did the United States send the USS Maine to Cuba?
a)
To bomb Cuba
b)
To protect Spain
c)
To protect Americans
d)
To start a war
18.
Which of the following is not a reason the US participated in the Spanish American War?
a)
American businesses were being destroyed.
b)
Yellow Journalism
c)
Sinking of the USS Maine
d)
Sinking of the Lusitania
19.
The exaggerated reporting of false reporting is known as ....
a)
Yellow Journalism
b)
Fraud
c)
Treaty
d)
Annexing
20.
Which one of the US Presidents battled in the Spanish American War?
a)
Theodore Roosevelt
b)
"Teddy" Wilson
c)
Woodrow Wilson
d)
Andrew Jackson
21.
The __________ were a group of African American soldiers chosen to fight in the Spanish American War.
a)
Tuskegee Airmen
b)
Buffalo Solidiers
c)
Rough Riders
d)
Black Panthers
22.
Which of the following lands were not annexed as a result of the Spanish American War?
a)
Guam
b)
Puerto Rico
c)
Philippines
d)
Hawaii
23.
How was the Spanish American war costly to the US?
a)
It cost 7.2 million dollars in gold
b)
It cost 72 million dollars
c)
It cost the lives of more than 5,000 soldiers
d)
The US would lose businesses in Cuba
24.
What was the impact of the Panama Canal?
a)
Steamships would travel around land to the US
b)
Steamships could reduce travel time to 9 hours
c)
Trading would be more difficult for enemy countries.
d)
Trading would be prevented by military ships.
25.
How did the United States increase its access to the Pacific Ocean?
a)
They established new colonies
b)
They gained new islands
c)
They built a canal
d)
They defeated large enemies
26.
At the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories?
a)
Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain
b)
Spain, Cuba, Guam
c)
Marianas Islands, Philippines, Russia
d)
Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico
27.
The construction of the Panama Canal led to which of the following outcomes?
a)
It increased U.S. involvement in the affairs of Central America.
b)
It led to the democratization of South America.
c)
It reduced trade relations between the US and Central America.
d)
It helped European countires to colonize much of South America.
28.
Why was the construction of the Panama Canal important to the United States?
a)
It helped the U.S. to spread democracy
b)
It improved trade relationships
c)
It allowed for more immigration
d)
It protected the U.S.
29.
The United States gained large territories from SPAIN during the Spanish American War. Who was the president during this time?
a)
Abraham Lincoln
b)
Theodore Roosevelt
c)
William McKinley
d)
Barack Obama
30.
President William McKinley's belief that Cuba deserved to be free and independent from Spain led to which event?
a)
France sold Cuba to the United States
b)
The construction of the Panama Canal began.
c)
The United States issued a boycott of trade with Spain
d)
The Spanish American War began.
31.
The USS Main exploded while it was in Havana, _____. This was a leading cause to the start of the Spanish American War.
a)
Cuba
b)
Guam
c)
Mexico
d)
Panama
32.
Which of the following is NOT a reason for the United States' involvement in the Spanish American War?
a)
To establish dominance over the Western Hemisphere
b)
To prevent the spread of Communism.
c)
To protect the U.S. business interests in the Caribbean.
33.
Why did the United States take over the Panama Canal construction?
a)
The U.S. desired trade improvement between Pacific and Atlantic coasts
b)
The U.S. desired to improve diplomatic relations with South America
c)
The U.S. wanted to drain Cuba's swamps and develop the land
d)
The Panama economy was suffering and the U.S. wanted to help them.
34.
Which of the following was a leading cause of the United States entering the Spanish American War?
a)
The Rough Riders were attacked at the Battle of San Juan Hill.
b)
Spain was a threat to America.
c)
The U.S. wanted to add more territories to its empire.
d)
The sinking of the USS Maine
35.
Why was the construction of the Panama Canal important to the U.S.?
a)
to help the U.S. spread democracy in South American countries
b)
to improve trade between the east and west coasts of the United States
c)
to protect the U.S. from attack by South American countries
d)
to allow people in South America to immigrate to the U.S.
36.
Which three territories did the U. S. gain at the end of the Spanish American War?
a)
Marianas Islands, Columbia, Panama
b)
the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam
c)
Cuba, Puerto Vallarta, Guam
d)
Cuba, Guam, Bainbridge Island
37.
Under President Theodore Roosevelt, the U.S. increased its reach in the Pacific Ocean by
a)
building a canal
b)
gaining new islands
c)
defeating large enemies
d)
establishing new colonies
38.
Under President William McKinley, the U.S. gained large territories that had been controlled by
a)
Spain
b)
France
c)
Mexico
d)
Columbia
39.
Which of the following was an effect of the construction of the Panama Canal?
a)
It led to the democratization of much of South America
b)
It increased the U.S. involvement in the affairs of Central America
c)
It helped European countries colonize much of South America
d)
It reduced trade between the U.S. and Central America.
40.
President McKinley's belief that "Cuba ought to be free and independent" led to which development?
a)
The U.S. boycotted trade with Spain
b)
A communist revolution in Cuba began
c)
France sold Cuba to the U.S.
d)
The Spanish-American War began
41.
How did President McKinley expand America's role in the world?
a)
by spreading democracy to Latin America
b)
by acquiring territory through military conflict
c)
by creating an international organization to maintain peace
d)
by forming permanent military alliances with European nations
42.
The start of the Spanish-American War was, in part, a result of the U.S. involvement with
a)
Cuba
b)
Guam
c)
Mexico
d)
Panama
43.
The U.S. went to war with Spain during McKinley's presidency for two main reasons: to establish dominance over the Western Hemisphere; to protect U.S. business interests in the Caribbean (including Cuba)
a)
True
b)
False
44.
Why did the U.S. take over construction of the Panama Canal?
a)
to help stabilize the Panamanian economy
b)
to improve diplomatic relations with Colombia
c)
to drain the region's swamps so it could be developed
d)
to improve trade between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts
45.
What event helped cause the U.S. to enter the Spanish-American War?
a)
Spain threatened to attack the U.S.
b)
The ship USS Maine exploded in Havana, Cuba
c)
the rough Riders were attacked at the Battle of San Juan Hill
d)
The U.S. wanted to add territories to its empire.
46.
What was the name of the battleship the United States sent to Cuba to protect their business interests?
a)
USS Charleston
b)
USS Maine
c)
Lusitania
d)
Titanic
47.
What happened to the USS Maine on February 15, 1898?
a)
The USS Maine attacked Cuba by launching missiles into Havana.
b)
The USS Maine turned around and went back to the U.S.
c)
The USS Maine traveled to Panama to help build the Panama Canal.
d)
The USS Maine exploded in a Cuban harbor.
48.
What is it called when newspapers exaggerate and distort news to sell more papers?
a)
Yellow Journalism
b)
Fake News
c)
False News
d)
Plagiarism
49.
What was the name of Teddy Roosevelt's volunteer army that fought in the Spanish American War?
a)
Rough Riders
b)
Buffalo Soldiers
c)
Navajo Code Talkers
d)
Tuskegee Airmen
50.
This group of African-American soldiers fought in the Spanish American War and received little recognition for their efforts.
a)
Rough Riders
b)
Buffalo Soldiers
c)
Tuskegee Airmen
d)
Navajo Code Talkers
51.
Which groups made up the Rough Riders?
a)
former college athletes
b)
cowboys
c)
Native Americans
d)
wealthy New Yorkers
e)
all of these
52.
Which Spanish colony was taken by America without any shots being exchanged?
a)
Guam
b)
Philippines
c)
Puerto Rico
d)
Cuba
53.
During the aftermath of the war, which two countries remained under control of the United States? (Choose two)
a)
Guam
b)
Philippines
c)
Puerto Rico
d)
Cuba
54.
What happened to the United States after the Spanish-American War?
a)
The United States joined forces with Cuba and controlled all of the island countries in the Caribbean.
b)
The United States began a war with Mexico.
c)
The United States became a world power.
d)
The United States began a war with Canada.
55.
What is an isthmus?
a)
A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas.
b)
A trade route
c)
A hole in the ground used for war
d)
A path submarines took to travel
56.
What date was the canal completed?
a)
July 3, 1979
b)
August 14, 1914
c)
April 10, 1900
d)
November 27, 1905
57.
The canal is a
a)
waterway
b)
highway
c)
expressway
d)
milky way
58.
The Panama Canal runs through the middle of Panama connecting which two oceans?
a)
Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
b)
Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
c)
Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
d)
Carribean Sea and Pacific Ocean
59.
What was the cause of the conflict between Cuba and Spain?
a)
Cuba wanted to enslave Spain
b)
Spain wanted to convert the Cuban government to communism
c)
Spain wanted to turn Cuba into a sugar can colony
d)
Cuba wanted independence from Spain
60.
What was the United States warship called that exploded killing over 200 American sailors?
a)
U S Maine
b)
USS Maine
c)
USS Maybe
d)
US Maritime
61.
Which territory did the United States NOT take as a territory and gave them independence?
a)
Puerto Rico
b)
Guam
c)
Philippines
d)
Cuba
62.
Yellow Journalism is....
a)
The Loudoun Sun Times
b)
Exaggerated News Reports
c)
Yellow Paper Reports
d)
Nonfiction News Reports
63.
The United States acquired the territory shaded in green during the Spanish-American War. The name of that territory is
a)
Cuba
b)
Japan
c)
Philippines
d)
Spain
64.
Who was president during the Spanish American War?
a)
Lincoln
b)
McKinley
c)
Roosevelt
d)
Wilson
65.
The Panama Canal is an _________.
a)
Isthmus
b)
island
c)
river
d)
peninsula
66.
What was the name of volunteer soldiers?
a)
Woodrow Wilson
b)
Buffalo soldiers
c)
Franz Ferdinand
d)
Rough riders
67.
What was a result of Yellow Journalism?
a)
Economic growth for the readers
b)
Public opinion for the war increased
c)
Public outcry against the war increased.
d)
US won the Spanish American War
68.
The United States acquired the territory shaded in green during the Spanish-American War. The name of that territory is
a)
Cuba
b)
Japan
c)
Philippines
d)
Spain
69.
Why did the U.S build the Panama Canal?
a)
to help the US economically
b)
to make trade safer
c)
to protect from invaders
d)
for fishing
70.
What ship exploded in Cuba’s Havana Harbor, leading to the Spanish-American War?
a)
USS Maine
b)
USS Massachusetts
c)
USS Constitution
d)
USS Arizona
71.
What territory did the United States NOT acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?
a)
Cuba
b)
Puerto Rico
c)
Philippines
d)
Guam
72.
Prior to 1903, which country owned the land of Panama?
a)
United States
b)
Panama
c)
Mexico
d)
Colombia
73.
Name the country that built the Panama Canal.
a)
Colombia
b)
Cuba
c)
United States
d)
Panama
74.
Who gained control of the Panama Canal in 1999?
a)
Panama
b)
Colombia
c)
Cuba
d)
United States
75.
In order to get access to build the Canal, which country did the U.S. have to assist Panamanians in a revolution against?
a)
Mexico
b)
Honduras
c)
Columbia
d)
Brazil
76.
Early on, what caused most workers to want to flee from Panama?
a)
Scary Animals
b)
Diseases
c)
Landslides
d)
Pay
77.
What country is the Panama Canal in?
a)
Mexico
b)
Panama
c)
India
d)
Australia
78.
Without the canal, ships would have much ___ trips.
a)
shorter
b)
faster
c)
smaller
d)
longer
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