Unit 6 - Flashcard 1 - Spanish American War

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The MOST important result of the Spanish American War was that it

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the US acquired Guam, Puerto Rico and the Philippines as territories

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The Treaty of Paris of 1898 ended

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the Spanish- American War.

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The US acquisition of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii are all examples of late-nineteenth century

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imperialism.

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The United States felt that it was important to complete the construction and control of the Panama Canal because

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it allowed ships to cross directly between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans which aided the US Navy

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Which is TRUE about the Roosevelt Corollary?

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It called for immediate military intervention in any Latin American country experiencing unrest or political instability.

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Which of the following is not a cause of the Spanish American War? The DeLome Letter, Yellow Journalism, US economic interests in Cuba

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Spain invaded Florida

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Using exaggerated headlines to sell newspapers.

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Yellow Journalism