Spanish-American War Overview

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What did the United States gain as a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?

  • Cuba and the Philippines
  • Puerto Rico and Guam (correct)
  • Guam and the Philippines
  • Cuba and Puerto Rico

What did the Filipinos believe they would achieve by aiding the United States during the Spanish-American War?

  • Independence (correct)
  • Political influence
  • Territorial expansion
  • Economic benefits

Who was seen as a national hero due to their involvement in the Spanish-American War as the leader of the Rough Riders?

  • Thomas Jefferson
  • James Madison
  • Theodore Roosevelt (correct)
  • William McKinley

What marked the beginning of the United States' entrance into global involvement and becoming a world power?

<p>Spanish-American War (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under the Platt Amendment, what was Cuba to the United States?

<p>A protectorate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What territories did the United States gain in the Caribbean and Pacific as a result of the Spanish-American War?

<p>Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Theodore Roosevelt become President of the United States?

<p>1901 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It marked their entrance into global involvement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the Treaty of Paris have on Cuba?

<p>It granted Cuba independence from Spain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Theodore Roosevelt become President of the United States?

<p>He was appointed after the Vice President died (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did Theodore Roosevelt play in the Spanish-American War?

<p>He led the Rough Riders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What territories did the United States gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?

<p>Guam and Puerto Rico (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Filipinos begin fighting the United States after the Spanish-American War?

<p>To achieve their independence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What challenge emerged for Spain following the end of the Spanish-American War?

<p>Increased focus on domestic issues within Spain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the Filipinos eventually achieve their independence?

<p>They fought and achieved it after many casualties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>He gained fame and eventually became US President (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Theodore Roosevelt's leadership during the Spanish-American War have on his political career?

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