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What act was established by Congress in 1900 to create a civil government for Puerto Rico?
What act was established by Congress in 1900 to create a civil government for Puerto Rico?
By what year were Puerto Ricans allowed to elect their own governor?
By what year were Puerto Ricans allowed to elect their own governor?
Who led the Filipino troops in their attack against American soldiers in 1899?
Who led the Filipino troops in their attack against American soldiers in 1899?
What strategy did the U.S. military use to combat Filipino guerrillas during the rebellion?
What strategy did the U.S. military use to combat Filipino guerrillas during the rebellion?
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Who was the first U.S. civilian governor of the Philippines?
Who was the first U.S. civilian governor of the Philippines?
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What role did sugarcane plantations play in the conflict between the United States and Spain over Cuba?
What role did sugarcane plantations play in the conflict between the United States and Spain over Cuba?
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What was a direct consequence of the economic ties between the United States and Cuba?
What was a direct consequence of the economic ties between the United States and Cuba?
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How did José Martí contribute to the rebellion in Cuba?
How did José Martí contribute to the rebellion in Cuba?
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What shift occurred in U.S. public opinion regarding the Cuban rebels?
What shift occurred in U.S. public opinion regarding the Cuban rebels?
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What was the reaction of President Cleveland to the beginning of the uprising in Cuba?
What was the reaction of President Cleveland to the beginning of the uprising in Cuba?
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What was a significant outcome of the Battle of Manila Bay?
What was a significant outcome of the Battle of Manila Bay?
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Which American cavalry unit is prominently recognized for its role in Cuba during the war?
Which American cavalry unit is prominently recognized for its role in Cuba during the war?
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What was a primary argument against the annexation of new territories?
What was a primary argument against the annexation of new territories?
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What key battle did American forces engage in Cuba that contributed to the defeat of the Spanish troops?
What key battle did American forces engage in Cuba that contributed to the defeat of the Spanish troops?
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Which territories were acquired by the United States following the Spanish-American War?
Which territories were acquired by the United States following the Spanish-American War?
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What is yellow journalism primarily characterized by?
What is yellow journalism primarily characterized by?
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What significant event occurred on February 15, 1898?
What significant event occurred on February 15, 1898?
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Which of the following factors prompted American calls for intervention in Cuba?
Which of the following factors prompted American calls for intervention in Cuba?
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What was the rallying cry for war against Spain?
What was the rallying cry for war against Spain?
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What actions did Congress take in April 1898?
What actions did Congress take in April 1898?
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Who led the American attack on the Spanish fleet in the Philippines?
Who led the American attack on the Spanish fleet in the Philippines?
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What was a consequence of the Cuban Rebellion?
What was a consequence of the Cuban Rebellion?
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What characterized the aggressive nationalism in the Republican Party during this period?
What characterized the aggressive nationalism in the Republican Party during this period?
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What was a significant outcome of the Spanish-American War?
What was a significant outcome of the Spanish-American War?
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Which argument was NOT part of the anti-imperialist movement's stance?
Which argument was NOT part of the anti-imperialist movement's stance?
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What reason did President McKinley NOT cite for annexing the Philippines?
What reason did President McKinley NOT cite for annexing the Philippines?
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What significant change occurred for the Philippines in 1946?
What significant change occurred for the Philippines in 1946?
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What was one economic effect of the war on American investments?
What was one economic effect of the war on American investments?
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Which provisions were included in the Platt Amendment?
Which provisions were included in the Platt Amendment?
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What was a key financial outcome of the Treaty of Paris?
What was a key financial outcome of the Treaty of Paris?
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How did the costs of the Spanish-American War and the Filipino guerrilla resistance financially impact the United States?
How did the costs of the Spanish-American War and the Filipino guerrilla resistance financially impact the United States?
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After the Spanish-American War, the United States transformed primarily due to:
After the Spanish-American War, the United States transformed primarily due to:
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What was a political consequence of the decision to annex the Philippines?
What was a political consequence of the decision to annex the Philippines?
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Which of the following was a prominent figure opposing imperialism?
Which of the following was a prominent figure opposing imperialism?
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Which reform helped reduce hostility among Filipinos after the war?
Which reform helped reduce hostility among Filipinos after the war?
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How much did American investments grow from 1897 to 1904?
How much did American investments grow from 1897 to 1904?
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What factor contributed to the call for the annexation of the Philippines?
What factor contributed to the call for the annexation of the Philippines?
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What was one major effect of the U.S. annexation of the Philippines?
What was one major effect of the U.S. annexation of the Philippines?
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What aspect of American military spending increased from $64 million in 1899 to $135 million in 1912?
What aspect of American military spending increased from $64 million in 1899 to $135 million in 1912?
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