Spanish-American War: Overview and Origins

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What was the primary effect of the Spanish-American War on Cuba?

Cuba remained under Spanish colonial rule

Cuba became a protectorate of the United States

Cuba was ceded to the United States as a territory

Cuba gained independence from Spain (correct)

Which territories did the United States gain as a result of the Treaty of Paris?

Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines (correct)

Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Guam

Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines

Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Spain

What was the impact of the Spanish-American War on the United States' global status?

The United States retreated from global involvement

The United States lost its territories in the Caribbean

The United States remained a regional power

The United States emerged as a global power (correct)

How did Theodore Roosevelt's involvement in the Spanish-American War affect his political career?

It helped him become President of the United States Signup and view all the answers

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

Spain's focus shifted to domestic issues, leading to a Renaissance Signup and view all the answers

What was the cause of the Philippine-American War?

The United States refused to grant the Philippines independence Signup and view all the answers

How much did the United States pay Spain for the Philippines under the Treaty of Paris?

$20 million Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of Cuba after the Treaty of Paris, according to the Platt Amendment?

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

What was the outcome of the Philippine-American War?

The Philippines gained independence after a long conflict Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Theodore Roosevelt's involvement in the Spanish-American War is true?

Many stories of his leadership were exaggerated Signup and view all the answers

What major outcome of the Spanish-American War contributed to the rise of the United States as a global power?

The United States gaining territories in the Caribbean and Pacific Signup and view all the answers

How did the Treaty of Paris of 1898 impact Cuba's status following the Spanish-American War?

Cuba was granted independence Signup and view all the answers

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

To achieve independence from the United States Signup and view all the answers

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

Domestic issues within mainland Spain Signup and view all the answers

How did Theodore Roosevelt's involvement in the Spanish-American War impact his political career?

It played a role in his rise to become President of the United States Signup and view all the answers

Which event directly resulted in Theodore Roosevelt becoming President of the United States?

The death of Vice President McKinley Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the Spanish-American War impact Spain's status as a world power?

It contributed to the decline of Spain as a world power Signup and view all the answers

Spanish-American War: Overview and Origins

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