U.S. Expansion and the Spanish-American War

What fueled U.S. expansion overseas in the late 19th century, driven by the desire for new markets and resources?

Who commanded the U.S. naval forces that decisively defeated the Spanish fleet at Manila Bay?

What is the defining characteristic of 'yellow journalism' as a form of news coverage?

How did the Spanish-American War fundamentally reshape the U.S. foreign policy in the 20th century?

How did the Spanish-American War influence U.S. military strategy in the 20th century, particularly with regard to naval power?

What document provided justification for U.S. intervention in Cuba and Latin America after the Spanish-American War?

What primarily attracted American businesses to Cuba?

Which of the following best describes the impact of 'yellow journalism' on public opinion before the Spanish-American War?

What was a major criticism of U.S. actions in the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?

Which U.S. President was leading the country during the Spanish-American War?

What was a significant economic factor that attracted the U.S. to Puerto Rico?

Who were the two prominent figures associated with the sensationalist 'yellow journalism' that propelled the nation towards war?

What was a significant economic investment that the U.S. had in Cuba prior to the Spanish-American War?

Which of the following best describes the main reason why some Americans opposed imperialism after the Spanish-American War?

What was the primary goal of the Anti-Imperialist League?

What was the main reason the United States wanted control over the Philippines?

What was the primary outcome of the Platt Amendment?

Which of the following was NOT a territory gained by the U.S. in the Treaty of Paris (1898)?

Which of the following events directly triggered the U.S. declaration of war against Spain in 1898?

Which country controlled Cuba before the Spanish-American War?

What was the role of the Monroe Doctrine in American foreign policy during the late 19th century?

Which political cartoon depicted Uncle Sam as a growing imperialist power?

What role did Alfred Thayer Mahan play in U.S. expansionism?

Which amendment promised Cuban independence after the Spanish-American War?

Why did the U.S. refuse to grant immediate independence to the Philippines?

What was one major difference between the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War?

Which battle made Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders famous?

What strategy did Filipino revolutionaries use against American forces in the Philippine-American War?

What was the slogan used by newspapers to rally American support for war with Spain?