10 Questions
What was the primary reason for the United States declaring war against Spain in 1898?
The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana harbor
What was the purpose of the Mock Battle of Manila on August 13, 1898?
To formally end the conflict between the United States and Spain
Which territories did the United States acquire from Spain as a result of the Treaty of Paris?
Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
What was the significance of the Battle of Manila Bay on May 1, 1898?
It was the first major naval victory for the United States
What was the primary aim of the Reconstruction period in the United States?
To address the social and economic inequities of slavery
What was one of the reasons behind American expansionism in the late 19th century?
Desire for global dominance
Which group opposed American expansion in the late 19th century due to moral concerns?
Quakers and Unitarian
Which individual was associated with the opposition to American expansion without taking over a territory?
Mark Twain
What factor did NOT contribute to American expansionism in the late 19th century?
Social Factor
What duty did Manifest Destiny assign to white people?
To bring light to brown people
Test your knowledge on the background of American colonization, 19th century economic growth of the United States, the age of Reconstruction, and the emergence of the Spanish-American War.
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