Expanded_Spanish-American_War_Quiz.csv

question,options,answer What was a major reason the U.S. pursued overseas expansion in the late 19th century?,"\['A) To acquire more farmland', 'B) To spread democracy and increase trade opportunities', 'C) To avoid war with European nations', 'D) To establish isolationism'\]",B) To spread democracy...

question,options,answer What was a major reason the U.S. pursued overseas expansion in the late 19th century?,"\['A) To acquire more farmland', 'B) To spread democracy and increase trade opportunities', 'C) To avoid war with European nations', 'D) To establish isolationism'\]",B) To spread democracy and increase trade opportunities Which U.S. naval officer led the successful attack on the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay?,"\['A) Admiral George Dewey', 'B) Theodore Roosevelt', 'C) General John Pershing', 'D) Commodore Matthew Perry'\]",A) Admiral George Dewey Which of the following best describes yellow journalism?,"\['A) Unbiased reporting of facts', 'B) Exaggerated and sensationalized news stories', 'C) Scientific analysis of political events', 'D) Investigative journalism focusing on corruption'\]",B) Exaggerated and sensationalized news stories What was a long-term impact of the Spanish-American War on U.S. foreign policy?,"\['A) The U.S. adopted a policy of isolationism', 'B) The U.S. became a global imperial power', 'C) The U.S. focused only on domestic policies', 'D) The U.S. abandoned its military expansion'\]",B) The U.S. became a global imperial power How did the Spanish-American War affect U.S. military strategy in the 20th century?,"\['A) It decreased the importance of naval power', 'B) It led to the development of a stronger global navy', 'C) It encouraged the U.S. to avoid international conflicts', 'D) It ended U.S. expansionism'\]",B) It led to the development of a stronger global navy Who led Filipino resistance against both the Spanish and later the U.S. occupation?,"\['A) Jose Rizal', 'B) Andres Bonifacio', 'C) Emilio Aguinaldo', 'D) Antonio Luna'\]",C) Emilio Aguinaldo Which of the following best describes the Philippine-American War?,"\['A) A quick and easy U.S. victory', 'B) A prolonged and brutal conflict', 'C) A war fought entirely at sea', 'D) A peaceful transition to independence'\]",B) A prolonged and brutal conflict Which U.S. policy justified American intervention in Cuba and other parts of Latin America after the Spanish-American War?,"\['A) Roosevelt Corollary', 'B) Teller Amendment', 'C) Platt Amendment', 'D) Open Door Policy'\]",C) Platt Amendment What was the primary reason for American business interest in Cuba?,"\['A) Oil', 'B) Gold mining', 'C) Agriculture and sugar plantations', 'D) Textile production'\]",C) Agriculture and sugar plantations What was the impact of yellow journalism on public opinion before the war?,"\['A) It led to widespread skepticism about U.S. involvement', 'B) It exaggerated Spanish atrocities and fueled pro-war sentiment', 'C) It discouraged American intervention', 'D) It promoted peace between Spain and the U.S.'\]",B) It exaggerated Spanish atrocities and fueled pro-war sentiment What was one of the major criticisms of U.S. actions in the Philippines after the war?,"\['A) The U.S. failed to establish a democracy', 'B) The U.S. used brutal tactics against Filipino rebels', 'C) The U.S. immediately granted the Philippines independence', 'D) The U.S. lost control of the Philippines quickly'\]",B) The U.S. used brutal tactics against Filipino rebels Which U.S. president was in office during the Spanish-American War?,"\['A) Theodore Roosevelt', 'B) William McKinley', 'C) Woodrow Wilson', 'D) Grover Cleveland'\]",B) William McKinley What was one of the economic reasons the U.S. was interested in Puerto Rico?,"\['A) Its large oil reserves', 'B) Its strategic location for trade and military', 'C) Its access to the Panama Canal', 'D) Its potential for cotton plantations'\]",B) Its strategic location for trade and military Which two newspaper publishers were most associated with 'yellow journalism' and the push for war?,"\['A) William Randolph Hearst & Joseph Pulitzer', 'B) Benjamin Franklin & Thomas Paine', 'C) John D. Rockefeller & Andrew Carnegie', 'D) Henry Ford & Thomas Edison'\]",A) William Randolph Hearst & Joseph Pulitzer What was one of the main economic investments the U.S. had in Cuba before the Spanish-American War?,"\['A) Coffee', 'B) Sugar', 'C) Cotton', 'D) Rubber'\]",B) Sugar What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Paris (1898)?,"\['A) Spain regained control of Cuba', 'B) The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines', 'C) The war between the U.S. and Spain continued', 'D) The Philippines gained independence'\]","B) The U.S. acquired Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines" Which statement best explains why some Americans opposed imperialism after the Spanish-American War?,"\['A) They believed imperialism violated American democratic principles', 'B) They thought the U.S. needed more colonies to expand its economy', 'C) They wanted the U.S. to establish a monarchy', 'D) They feared European intervention in the Philippines'\]",A) They believed imperialism violated American democratic principles Which of the following was NOT a territory gained by the U.S. in the Treaty of Paris (1898)?,"\['A) Guam', 'B) The Philippines', 'C) Puerto Rico', 'D) Hawaii'\]",D) Hawaii What was the role of the Monroe Doctrine in American foreign policy during the late 19th century?,"\['A) It justified U.S. intervention in Latin America', 'B) It encouraged European colonization in the Americas', 'C) It established trade agreements with Spain', 'D) It limited U.S. expansion'\]",A) It justified U.S. intervention in Latin America What event directly triggered the U.S. declaration of war against Spain in 1898?,"\['A) The Battle of San Juan Hill', 'B) The sinking of the USS Maine', 'C) The signing of the Treaty of Paris', 'D) The passage of the Platt Amendment'\]",B) The sinking of the USS Maine What was the primary goal of the Anti-Imperialist League?,"\['A) To support American expansion', 'B) To oppose U.S. colonization of foreign territories', 'C) To promote naval power', 'D) To support yellow journalism'\]",B) To oppose U.S. colonization of foreign territories What was the primary reason the U.S. wanted control over the Philippines?,"\['A) To establish a monarchy', 'B) To use it as a naval base and trade hub', 'C) To create an independent Filipino government', 'D) To avoid European interference'\]",B) To use it as a naval base and trade hub Which country controlled Cuba before the Spanish-American War?,"\['A) France', 'B) Spain', 'C) Britain', 'D) Portugal'\]",B) Spain Which of the following was a direct result of the Platt Amendment?,"\['A) The U.S. withdrew from Cuba but retained the right to intervene', 'B) The Philippines gained independence', 'C) The U.S. annexed Cuba as a state', 'D) Spain regained control of Cuba'\]",A) The U.S. withdrew from Cuba but retained the right to intervene Which political cartoon depicted Uncle Sam as a growing imperialist power?,"\[\"\"A) 'Join or Die'\"\", \"\"B) 'The Western Patrol's Long Stretch'\"\", \"\"C) 'The Jungle'\"\", \"\"D) 'The Big Stick'\"\"\]",B) 'The Western Patrol's Long Stretch' What role did Alfred Thayer Mahan play in U.S. expansionism?,"\['A) He led the Rough Riders in Cuba', 'B) He wrote a book advocating for a strong navy', 'C) He was a war correspondent during the Spanish-American War', 'D) He negotiated the Treaty of Paris'\]",B) He wrote a book advocating for a strong navy Which amendment promised Cuban independence after the Spanish-American War?,"\['A) Teller Amendment', 'B) Platt Amendment', 'C) Monroe Doctrine', 'D) Roosevelt Corollary'\]",A) Teller Amendment Why did the U.S. refuse to grant immediate independence to the Philippines?,"\['A) The U.S. believed Filipinos were not ready for self-government', 'B) The Philippines requested to remain a U.S. territory', 'C) Spain refused to give up control', 'D) The U.S. needed a new colony in Africa'\]",A) The U.S. believed Filipinos were not ready for self-government What was one major difference between the Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War?,"\['A) The Spanish-American War lasted longer', 'B) The Philippine-American War had significantly higher casualties', 'C) The Philippine-American War was fought against Spain', 'D) The Spanish-American War was fought mainly in Asia'\]",B) The Philippine-American War had significantly higher casualties Which battle made Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders famous?,"\['A) Battle of Manila Bay', 'B) Battle of San Juan Hill', 'C) Battle of Santiago', 'D) Battle of Havana'\]",B) Battle of San Juan Hill What strategy did Filipino revolutionaries use against American forces in the Philippine-American War?,"\['A) Naval warfare', 'B) Guerrilla warfare', 'C) Trench warfare', 'D) Blitzkrieg tactics'\]",B) Guerrilla warfare What was the slogan used by newspapers to rally American support for war with Spain?,"\[\"\"A) 'Give me liberty or give me death!'\"\", \"\"B) 'The only thing we have to fear is fear itself'\"\", \"\"C) 'Remember the Maine, to Hell with Spain!'\"\", \"\"D) 'A day that will live in infamy'\"\"\]","C) 'Remember the Maine, to Hell with Spain!'"