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What was the primary reason for the United States to go to war with Spain?
What was the primary reason for the United States to go to war with Spain?
- To expand its territories in the Pacific Ocean
- To avenge the blowing up of the USS Maine (correct)
- To gain control of the Panama Canal
- To support the independence of the Philippines
What was the outcome of the Spanish-American War for the United States?
What was the outcome of the Spanish-American War for the United States?
- The U.S. won independence for the Philippines
- The U.S. acquired Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands
- The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico and Guam from Spain (correct)
- The U.S. gained control of Cuba and Puerto Rico
What was the main reason for the U.S. to help Panama gain independence from Colombia?
What was the main reason for the U.S. to help Panama gain independence from Colombia?
- To expand its territories in Central America
- To support the independence of Panama
- To avenge the blowing up of the USS Maine
- To gain control of the Panama Canal (correct)
What was the consequence of the U.S. annexing the Philippines instead of granting it independence?
What was the consequence of the U.S. annexing the Philippines instead of granting it independence?
How many overseas territories does the U.S. currently own?
How many overseas territories does the U.S. currently own?
What was the result of the U.S. purchasing Alaska from Russia?
What was the result of the U.S. purchasing Alaska from Russia?
What was the primary reason for many countries joining World War I?
What was the primary reason for many countries joining World War I?
What was the significance of the Zimmerman Telegram in 1917?
What was the significance of the Zimmerman Telegram in 1917?
What was the main effect of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany after World War I?
What was the main effect of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany after World War I?
What was the main consequence of Russia's withdrawal from World War I in 1917?
What was the main consequence of Russia's withdrawal from World War I in 1917?
What was the significance of the trenches in World War I?
What was the significance of the trenches in World War I?
What was the impact of the sinking of the USS Lusitania in 1915?
What was the impact of the sinking of the USS Lusitania in 1915?
