The Spanish-American War and US Expansion

Theodore Roosevelt played a leadership role in the Spanish-American War.

Theodore Roosevelt became President after President William McKinley was shot and killed.

The focus of the Spanish government returned to mainland Spain.

<p>The focus on domestic issues allowed Spain to flourish and prepare for challenges in Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The United States gained control over the Philippines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Filipinos believed they would be granted independence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Filipinos began fighting the United States for their independence soon after the end of the Spanish-American War.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Filipinos fought the United States for their independence from February 1899 to July 1901.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yes, the Filipinos did achieve their independence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fight for Filipino independence resulted in many casualties on both sides.</p> Signup and view all the answers