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What was the triggering event for the Spanish-American War?
What was the triggering event for the Spanish-American War?
- The mysterious explosion of the USS Maine (correct)
- The annexation of Hawaii
- The sensationalized stories by yellow press
- The negotiations of the Treaty of Paris
Who were the newspaper owners who sensationalized stories to build societal pressure for U.S. involvement in the war?
Who were the newspaper owners who sensationalized stories to build societal pressure for U.S. involvement in the war?
- Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst (correct)
- Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin
- Alexander Hamilton and George Washington
- John Smith and Andrew Johnson
Which amendment outlined U.S. intentions regarding Cuba, disclaiming sovereignty but advocating for freedom?
Which amendment outlined U.S. intentions regarding Cuba, disclaiming sovereignty but advocating for freedom?
- The Monroe Amendment
- The Teller Amendment (correct)
- The Roosevelt Amendment
- The Platt Amendment
What did the U.S. gain from the Treaty of Paris after the Spanish-American War?
What did the U.S. gain from the Treaty of Paris after the Spanish-American War?
Which territory became a protectorate with limited self-rule after the Spanish-American War?
Which territory became a protectorate with limited self-rule after the Spanish-American War?
What was the significant outcome of the annexation of the Philippines in 1899?
What was the significant outcome of the annexation of the Philippines in 1899?
What was the economic significance of Cuba in relation to the Spanish-American War?
What was the economic significance of Cuba in relation to the Spanish-American War?
What was the impact of the USS Maine's explosion in Havana Harbor?
What was the impact of the USS Maine's explosion in Havana Harbor?
What effect did tropical conditions have on the Spanish-American War?
What effect did tropical conditions have on the Spanish-American War?
What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris following the Spanish-American War?
What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris following the Spanish-American War?
What was the outcome of the annexation of the Philippines in 1899?
What was the outcome of the annexation of the Philippines in 1899?
What did the Platt Amendment dictate regarding U.S. control over Cuba?
What did the Platt Amendment dictate regarding U.S. control over Cuba?
What was Puerto Rico's status following the Spanish-American War?
What was Puerto Rico's status following the Spanish-American War?
What was significant about Puerto Rico's status and citizenship in 1917?
What was significant about Puerto Rico's status and citizenship in 1917?
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