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?

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

A protectorate 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?

Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

When did Theodore Roosevelt become President of the United States?

1901 Signup and view all the answers

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

It marked their entrance into global involvement Signup and view all the answers

What effect did the Treaty of Paris have on Cuba?

It granted Cuba independence from Spain Signup and view all the answers

How did Theodore Roosevelt become President of the United States?

He was appointed after the Vice President died Signup and view all the answers

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

He led the Rough Riders Signup and view all the answers

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

Guam and Puerto Rico Signup and view all the answers

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

To achieve their independence Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased focus on domestic issues within Spain Signup and view all the answers

How did the Filipinos eventually achieve their independence?

They fought and achieved it after many casualties Signup and view all the answers

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

He gained fame and eventually became US President Signup and view all the answers

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

It contributed to his rise as a national hero and President of the US Signup and view all the answers

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