The Spanish-American War Answers

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How did actions of the Spanish during the Cuban Revolution affect American attitudes?

A
Americans opposed the brutal tactics of the Spanish.
B
Americans felt the Spanish were taking a reasonable approach to the Cuban Revolution.
C
Americans were happy when the Spanish accepted help to settle the conflict.
D
Americans thought the Spanish should have negotiated with the rebel leader Martí sooner.
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By gaining possessions and influence in Asia and the Americas during the Spanish-American War, the United States

A
threatened British power around the world.
B
forced China and Japan to open their ports to trade.
C
helped Spain keep its power in Europe.
D
became a worldwide power with an extended empire.
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The Spanish-American War helped the United States

A
become a strong leader in the Americas.
B
increase control of South American countries.
C
increase trade with countries in Europe.
D
prevent foreign expansion into the Americas.
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Why were US businesses upset by Spanish reactions to the Cuban Revolution during the late 1800s?

A
US businesses were afraid they would lose money that they had invested.
B
US businesses thought that prices for goods in Cuba would go down.
C
US businesses did not want Spain to become stronger economically.
D
US businesses were afraid that Cuba would stop trading with them.
5

Which of the following describes an effect of the Spanish-American War?

A
Cuba became a US territory.
B
Puerto Rico became a US territory.
C
The Philippines was returned to Spanish control.
D
The United States traded the Philippines for the island of Guam.
6

Look at the map.Which number on the map shows Guam?

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A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Which city had two newspapers that used yellow journalism to increase their popularity and call for war against Spain in Cuba?

A
Chicago
B
Miami
C
Washington, DC
D
New York
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Why was acquiring Guam important for the United States in the Spanish-American War?

A
Acquiring Guam allowed the United States to have a naval base in the Pacific.
B
Acquiring Guam allowed the United States to export Guam’s raw materials.
C
Acquiring Guam allowed the United States to sell goods to the people of Guam.
D
Acquiring Guam gave the United States fishing rights in the Pacific Ocean.
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How did newspapers that used yellow journalism react when the USS Maine exploded in Cuba in 1898?

A
They suggested that Spain should pay for the damages.
B
They wanted President McKinley to begin talks with Spain.
C
They blamed Spain for the explosion and called for the US to declare war.
D
They warned against the US reacting too quickly.
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The first battle of the Spanish-American War was fought in

A
Havana, Cuba
B
the Philippines
C
Miami, Florida
D
Puerto Rico

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