The Spanish-American War Answers

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5

Which of the following had occurred by 1825?

A
Great Britain had seized the territory.
B
Spain had lost all of its colonies in the Americas.
C
Most of the territory had been annexed by the US or had declared independence.
7

How did Spain respond to the 1895 Cuban Revolution?

A
by promising reforms and negotiating a peaceful settlement
B
by sending in thousands of troops who were authorized to use brutal methods
C
by allowing Cuba to declare its independence
9

How did Americans respond to the Cuban Revolution?

A
Most sided with the Cuban rebels.
B
Most sided with the Spanish government.
C
Americans were split, and as a result, the US stayed neutral in the conflict.
12

What caused the United States to declare war on Spain in 1898?

A
the destruction of the USS Maine
B
the brutality used by Spanish soldiers against the people of Cuba
C
the election of pro-Cuban president William McKinley
14

How reliable is this source?

A
very reliable; it is a primary source
B
very reliable; it is a newspaper
C
not very reliable; the motivations of the writer are suspect
15

How long did the war last?about a month✔ about three monthsmore than a year

A
about a month
B
✔ about three months
C
more than a year
18

Study the political cartoon shown. What point of view is the cartoonist expressing?

A
Americans should support war with Spain.
B
The war will be an easy victory.
C
The war’s main goal is to gain Spain’s colonies.
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Question text not available

Answers:
Selection 1:true
Selection 2:true
Selection 3:false

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