Rise of a World Power STAAR Review

What was the cause of the conflict between Cuba and Spain?

• Cuba wanted to enslave Spain
• Spain wanted to convert the Cuban government to communism
• Spain wanted to turn Cuba into a sugar can colony
• Cuba wanted independence from Spain 

 What was the United States warship called that exploded killing over 200 American sailors?

• U S Maine
• USS Maine
• USS Maybe
• US Maritime 

The explosion of the USS Maine

• proved that McKinley was a weak president
• rallied Americans against Spain
• caused American prejudice about Spanish immigrants
• formed a bond between America and Cuba

What kind of journalism exaggerates news stories to sell newspapers?

• yellow journalism
• purple journalism
• black journalism
• pink journalism

What was the impact of yellow journalism on the Spanish American War?

• It made people want to go to war with Spain, seeking revenge for the Maine
• It gave people a chance to protest against unfair working conditions in factories
• It forced people to stop immigration at Ellis Island
• It encouraged people to stop segregation and want to accept all people in all states

What was the most famous battle of the Spanish-American War, remembered for the charge of the Rough Riders?

• El Caney
• Santiago
• San Juan Hill
• Manila

Its criticism of the American president caused American resentment toward Spain to turn to outrage

• U.S.S Maine
• Cuba
• De Lome letter
• Yellow Journalism

As a result of the Spanish- American War, the US became a political power in -- 

• the Hawaiian islands 
• the Panama Canal Zone 
• the Central Powers Alliance 
• the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico 

Which country was granted independence in the Treaty of Paris of 1898?

• Guam
• Cuba
• Philippines 
• Puerto Rico

Which was a leading cause of the U.S. acquiring new territories around the world?

• To eventually take over the world
• to have more land for it's residents to live
• in support of Manifest Destiny
• To open more markets for trade