Review: Spanish-American War
The Spanish-American War was a conflict in 1898 between the United States and Spain, primarily over the issue of Cuban independence. It marked a significant turning point in U.S. foreign policy and expansion.
Quiz(17 questions)
1. What was a direct cause of the Spanish-American War?
Terms in this Study Set(19)
What sparked the Spanish-American War?
The explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898, blamed on Spain.
Who was the U.S. President during the war?
William McKinley, who initially sought peace but eventually supported intervention.
What was the Treaty of Paris (1898)?
The agreement that ended the Spanish-American War, granting the U.S. control over Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
True or false: The war lasted more than a year.
False, because it lasted about 4 months, from April to August 1898.
Difference between the Rough Riders and the US Navy?
The Rough Riders were a volunteer cavalry led by Theodore Roosevelt, while the Navy conducted naval blockades and battles.
Who led the Rough Riders?
Theodore Roosevelt, who later became the 26th President of the United States.
Fill in the blank: The ______________ was a major naval battle during the war.
Battle of Santiago de Cuba, where the U.S. Navy defeated the Spanish fleet.
What was the role of yellow journalism?
Exaggerated news reporting that stirred public support for the war against Spain.
True or false: The war started in 1896.
False, because it officially began in April 1898.
Who was Admiral Dewey?
The U.S. naval commander who led the fleet to victory in the Battle of Manila Bay.
What was the main goal of the war?
To support Cuban independence from Spain and expand U.S. influence.
Which territories did the U.S. acquire?
Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, transforming the U.S. into an imperial power.
What was the significance of the Platt Amendment?
It allowed the U.S. to intervene in Cuban affairs and established Guantanamo Bay as a naval base.
Which conflict is considered a precursor to the Spanish-American War?
The Cuban War of Independence, which began in 1895.
What economic interests did the U.S. have in Cuba?
Investment in sugar plantations and the desire for a stable market.
What did the U.S. military strategy include?
Naval blockades, land assaults, and support for Cuban rebels.
True or false: Spain won the Spanish-American War.
False, because the U.S. decisively defeated Spain.
Who was the main journalist associated with yellow journalism?
William Randolph Hearst, who sensationalized news to provoke war sentiment.
What impact did the war have on U.S. foreign policy?
It marked the U.S. as an emerging global power with colonial ambitions.
Questions in this Study Set(17)
1. What was a direct cause of the Spanish-American War?
2. Which event marked the end of the war?
3. Who was the President during the Spanish-American War?
4. Which territory was NOT acquired by the U.S. after the war?
5. What role did yellow journalism play in the war?
6. Who commanded the U.S. forces at the Battle of Manila Bay?
7. What was the main goal of U.S. involvement in the war?
8. The Platt Amendment allowed U.S. intervention in which country?
9. Which battle was a significant land victory for the U.S.?
10. True or false: The U.S. gained control of Cuba after the war.
11. Which of the following was an outcome of the war?
12. What was the Cuban War of Independence?
13. Which U.S. naval strategy was employed during the war?
14. What was the main focus of American imperialism during the war?
15. Which figure is often associated with advocating for U.S. imperialism?
16. The Spanish-American War marked a change from what type of U.S. policy?
17. What was the effect of the war on U.S. military power?
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