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?

<p>It helped him become President of the United States (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Spain's focus shifted to domestic issues, leading to a Renaissance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the cause of the Philippine-American War?

<p>The United States refused to grant the Philippines independence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>$20 million (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cuba was a protectorate of the United States (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Philippine-American War?

<p>The Philippines gained independence after a long conflict (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Many stories of his leadership were exaggerated (A)</p> 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?

<p>The United States gaining territories in the Caribbean and Pacific (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cuba was granted independence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To achieve independence from the United States (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Domestic issues within mainland Spain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It played a role in his rise to become President of the United States (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The death of Vice President McKinley (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It contributed to the decline of Spain as a world power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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