American Imperialism Review
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History
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9th - 11th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which country was granted independence in the Treaty of Paris of 1898 at the end of the Spanish-American War?
Back
Cuba
Answer explanation
Cuba was granted independence in the Treaty of Paris of 1898, marking the end of the Spanish-American War. The treaty ceded Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the U.S., but Cuba was recognized as an independent nation.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which territory did the United States NOT gain direct control of after the Spanish-American War? Options: Puerto Rico, Cuba, Philippines, Guam
Back
Cuba
Answer explanation
After the Spanish-American War, the U.S. gained direct control of Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam. However, Cuba was granted independence, although the U.S. maintained significant influence over its affairs.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Alfred T. Mahan argued:
Back
To become an empire, the US needed to acquire naval bases and strengthen its naval power
Answer explanation
Alfred T. Mahan emphasized the importance of naval power for the US to become an empire, advocating for the acquisition of naval bases to strengthen its military presence and influence globally.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Americans were concerned about the events in Cuba because:
Back
American lives were at risk there, American economic investments were being threatened, American plantations were being destroyed by rebel forces.
Answer explanation
Americans were concerned about events in Cuba due to the risk to American lives, threats to economic investments, and destruction of plantations by rebel forces, making 'all of the above' the correct choice.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What policy justified the United States' assistance to Cuba? Options: Big Stick Diplomacy, Declaration of Human Rights, Monroe Doctrine, Dollar Diplomacy
Back
Monroe Doctrine
Answer explanation
The Monroe Doctrine was a key policy asserting U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere, justifying American assistance to Cuba to prevent European intervention and maintain regional stability.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who was the Secretary of the Navy who resigned his position to fight in the Spanish-American War with a group of volunteers known as the Rough Riders?
Back
Theodore Roosevelt
Answer explanation
Theodore Roosevelt was the Secretary of the Navy who resigned to lead the Rough Riders, a volunteer cavalry regiment, during the Spanish-American War, showcasing his commitment to military service.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the type of sensational reporting where writers exaggerate or even invent stories?
Back
yellow journalism
Answer explanation
The type of sensational reporting characterized by exaggeration or fabrication of stories is known as yellow journalism. This practice aims to attract attention and increase sales, often at the expense of factual accuracy.
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