WorksheetsSpanish-American War quiz MHS
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Reasons for Expansionism
Gain in access to natural resources and oversea markets, expansion in trade.
the ideological conflict between both the United States and the Soviet Union, the emergence of nuclear weapons, and the fear of communism in the United States.
non-involvement in European and Asian conflicts and non-entanglement in international politics.
Advocated for overseas expansion by growing the U.S. Navy
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Alfred Thayer Mahan
William Howard Taft
Hawaii
Gained by U.S. after the Spanish-American War
The USA tried to intervene in affairs when Huerta overthrew Diaz and again when Carranza overthrew Huerta
U.S. saw need for canal during Spanish-American War, obtained land by Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” policy, more efficient travel time for navy and businesses
Forced annexation by the U.S., supported by Sanford B. Dole
What were these Hawaiian citizens protesting?
The forced annexation of the islands as a U.S. territory after the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy
The classification of the islands as a protectorate after the Hawaiian government signed a treaty with the United States
The granting of U.S. statehood to the islands after they were purchased from the Hawaiian monarch
The colonization of the islands by political refugees from the United States
In the late 1800s, Sanford B. Dole contributed to the expansion of the United States by advocating the annexation of —
Puerto Rico
the Panama Canal Zone
Hawaii
the Philippines
Which example best defines a historical era?
A collection of art by a world-renowned artist
A period of time characterized by certain political, social, or economic events
A genre of music specific to a region of a country
A piece of landmark legislation passed during a congressional session
What does the motto shown on this seal mean?
“Liberty, Fraternity, Equality”
“Justice for All”
“America First”
“Out of Many, One”
During Reconstruction the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments were ratified. Which issue did these amendments address?
Rights for women
Readmission of states to the Union
Rights for former slaves
Presidential impeachment proceedings
Which guarantee in the Bill of Rights could affect the establishment of parks such as this one?
“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects . . . shall not be violated. . . .”
“Nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.”
“No Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause... describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.”
“In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved. . . .”
The nation participates in the making of its laws by the choice of its legislators, and in the execution of them by the choice of the agents of the executive government; it may almost be said to govern itself....
—Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America, 1835
Which constitutional provision did the most to advance the aspect of democracy Tocqueville describes?
“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated. . . .”
“Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.”
“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.”
“Whenever there is a vacancy in the office of the Vice President, the President shall nominate a Vice President who shall take office upon confirmation by a majority vote of both Houses of Congress.”
A high school teacher wrote these bullet points on the whiteboard. What was the most likely topic of discussion?
Goals of U.S. assimilation policies
Objectives of the Grange movement
Reasons for immigration to the United States
Principles of social Darwinism
Many Progressives opposed social Darwinism because it promoted the idea that —
people in lower classes were not capable of economic success
immigration weakened national unity
the government should take responsibility for the well-being of people
poverty could be eradicated through increased economic regulation
Mahan's books influenced U.S. efforts to become a world power primarily by-
emphasizing the need for protectionist tariffs
advocating overseas expansion
demonstrating the political risks of foreign trade
arguing against forming overseas alliances
Puerto Rico
Forced annexation by the U.S., supported by Sanford B. Dole
Gained by U.S. after the Spanish-American War
The USA tried to intervene in affairs when Huerta overthrew Diaz and again when Carranza overthrew Huerta
U.S. saw need for canal during Spanish-American War, obtained land by Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” policy, more efficient travel time for navy and businesses
Panama Canal
U.S. saw need for canal during Spanish-American War, obtained land by Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” policy, more efficient travel time for navy and businesses
Gained by U.S. after the Spanish-American War
USA tried to intervene in affairs when Huerta overthrew Diaz and again when Carranza overthrew Huerta
Forced annexation by the U.S., supported by Sanford B. Dole
Cuban Revolution and sinking of USS Maine
Causes of World War I
Effects of World War I
Causes of Spanish-American War
Effects of Spanish-American War
Helped establish America as a world imperial power.
Causes of World War I
Effects of World War I
Causes of Spanish-American War
Effects of Spanish-American War
President Roosevelt issued this statement in response to —
the construction of a canal in Panama
the threat of European intervention in Latin America
Spanish efforts to suppress a rebellion in Cuba
public outcry regarding war between Russia and Japan
Which outcome was an important effect of the 1898 event illustrated by this map?
Increased U.S. foreign aid to the developing countries in South America
Increased U.S. public support for the construction of a canal through Central America
Decreased U.S. economic influence in the Western Hemisphere
Decreased U.S. naval presence in the Caribbean Sea
Which statement would most likely be found in a history of the economic impact of the Spanish-American War on the United States?
Statement 1
Statement 2
Statement 3
Statement 4
Which sentence provides information needed to complete both the cause and effect portions of this diagram?
The 1898 Spanish-American War led to world power status for the United States.
The 1914 opening of the Panama Canal encouraged international trade.
The 1919 Treaty of Versailles contributed to the start of World War II in Europe.
The 1929 stock-market crash set off the Great Depression in the United States.
The policy outlined in the excerpt was directly influenced by problems that the U.S. Navy had recently confronted during —
the Cuban Revolution
the Mexican War
World War I
the Spanish-American War
How did these events affect the United States?
They increased public support for cuts in U.S. defense spending.
They prompted the end of Dollar Diplomacy in Latin America.
They set a precedent of including territorial acquisitions in settlements.
They helped establish the United States as an imperial power similar to European nations.
Which of the following best replaces the question mark in this list of information about Puerto Rico?
Became a U.S. state during the Reconstruction era
Was ceded to the United States as a result of the Spanish-American War
Signed an annexation treaty with the United States after World War I
Was promised U.S. military protection as part of Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points
What was the main effect of the changes shown in this graph on the western United States?
Immigration from Europe to western U.S. cities increased rapidly.
Western U.S. businesses traded more efficiently with the East Coast and Europe.
Asian businesses bypassed the West Coast to trade directly with the East Coast.
Western states recruited guest workers from the Caribbean and South America.
Which of the following was primarily responsible for the change depicted in this illustration?
New immigrant screening procedures at Ellis Island
A crackdown on anarchism after the assassination of President William McKinley
Overseas expansion associated with the Spanish-American War
An increase in circulating currency after the discovery of gold in Nome, Alaska
This cartoon comments on tactics used to —
secure the southern border of California
protect shipping lanes in the Great Lakes
create a defensive alliance with France
obtain control of the Panama Canal Zone
Which numbered territory did the United States gain by winning the Spanish-American War?
1
2
3
4
What was one economic effect of the Spanish–American War?
Shipbuilding industries in the United States declined.
New free and fair trade treaties were established between the United States and developing countries.
The United States gained direct access to additional natural resources and overseas markets.
Demand for coal and petroleum as energy sources declined.
What was one significant impact of the opening of the Panama Canal?
It helped reduce the spread of communism and socialism in Latin American countries.
It resulted in the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
It increased trade by reducing travel times between the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans.
It created tension between the United States and Latin American countries over immigration policy.
What message about imperialism did this political cartoon convey?
The closer an acquired territory was, the more self-government it should be allowed to exercise.
Imperialism was not likely to improve access to overseas markets.
It was not worth angering European powers to annex new territories.
The farther imperialist expansion extended, the harder it would be for the United States to maintain control.
