Spanish-American War History

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What was the primary outcome of the Spanish-American War for Cuba?

It was annexed by the United States

It was granted independence (correct)

It became a protectorate of the United States

It became a territory of Spain

What was the result of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 for the Spanish empire?

It was strengthened and maintained

It expanded into new territories

It ended and the United States was seen as a rising world power (correct)

It remained unchanged

What was the outcome of the Philippine-American War?

The Philippines gained independence after a long fight (correct)

The United States granted the Philippines independence

The Philippines was annexed by the United States

The Philippines remained a Spanish colony

What was the role of the United States in Cuba after the Treaty of Paris?

Cuba was a protectorate of the United States Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Theodore Roosevelt's involvement in the Spanish-American War?

He was seen as a national hero and became President of the United States Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Spanish-American War for the United States?

It gained territories in the Caribbean and Pacific Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?

It ended the Spanish-American War Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Spanish-American War on Spain?

It led to the focus of the Spanish government on domestic issues Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Paris for Puerto Rico and Guam?

They were gained by the United States Signup and view all the answers

How did the Philippine-American War affect the United States?

It led to the United States gaining control over the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What did the Spanish-American War mark the beginning of for the United States?

Its entrance into global involvement and becoming a world power Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Treaty of Paris for the Philippines?

The United States paid Spain $20 million for it Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of the Spanish government after the Spanish-American War?

Mainland Spain Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Theodore Roosevelt in the Spanish-American War?

He was the leader of the Rough Riders Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the fighting between the Filipinos and the United States?

The Filipinos eventually gained independence Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Platt Amendment for Cuba?

It established Cuba as a protectorate of the United States Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Spanish-American War for the Spanish empire?

It ended Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris of 1898 for Cuba?

It granted Cuba full independence Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Spanish-American War for the United States' global position?

It emerged as a global power Signup and view all the answers

Who became the President of the United States after William McKinley's death?

Theodore Roosevelt Signup and view all the answers