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How did the acquisition of Guam in the Spanish-American War affect US trade?

A
It allowed the US to increase exports from Hawaii.
B
It allowed the US to increase trade with China.
C
It allowed the US to increase trade with Japan.
D
It allowed the US to increase trade with the Philippines.
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Look at the map.Which number on the map shows Guam?

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1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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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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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
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.
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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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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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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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A result of the exaggerated stories published by newspapers in the late 1800s was that:

A
newspapers had a strong influence on American politics.
B
newspapers began to lose money.
C
newspapers lost political power.
D
newspapers had little influence on American politics.
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Study the political cartoon. Based on the political cartoon, what effect did the annexation of the Philippines have on the economic status of the United States?

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It led to an economic collapse for the United States, as the country took on the Philippines’ financial burden.
B
It had no impact on the US economy, as China refused to trade with the United States.
C
It cut off US ties to Asia, leading to a significant decrease in wealth for the country.
D
It helped the United States open trade with China, increasing the country’s wealth.

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