The Spanish-American War
Why was acquiring Guam important for the United States in the Spanish-American War?
Acquiring Guam allowed the United States to have a naval base in the Pacific.
How did actions of the Spanish during the Cuban Revolution affect American attitudes?
Americans opposed the brutal tactics of the Spanish.
How did the acquisition of Guam in the Spanish-American War affect US trade?
It allowed the US to increase trade with China
Which city had two newspapers that used yellow journalism to increase their popularity and call for war against Spain in Cuba?
New York
Which of the following describes an effect of the Spanish-American War?
Puerto Rico became a US territory.
What was the main similarity between the Teller Amendment of 1898 and the Platt Amendment of 1901?
They both were concerned with the rights of Cuba.
The first battle of the Spanish-American War was fought in
the Philippines
Who does this editorial say is responsible for the Maine's loss?
the US government
Which of the following was a result of the Spanish-American War?
The United States gained territory in Asia. The United States became a world power. Puerto Rico became a US territory.
By gaining possessions and influence in Asia and the Americas during the Spanish-American War, the United States
became a worldwide power with an extended empire.
Newspapers that printed stories filled with exaggerated details with little regard for the truth practiced
yellow journalism.
