5.2 The Spanish-American War

5.2 The Spanish-American War

11 Qs

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5.2 The Spanish-American War

5.2 The Spanish-American War

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Margie Colton

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Main Idea: The United States and Cuba were closely tied economically, and many Americans supported Cuba's fight for independence. What role did Jose Marti play in the Cuban Rebellion?
None, he died years before the rebellion began
He was an inspirational figure, but did not fight.
He was imprisoned in the US during the fighting.
He led the rebels in the fight to overthrow Spanish rule.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Main Idea: The United States and Cuba were closely tied economically, and many Americans supported Cuba's fight for independence. What was the role of yellow journalism in building American support for Cuba?
It sparked racism against non-Cubans living on the island.
It upset Americans to read the stories of Spanish atrocities against the Cubans.
President Grover Cleveland wrote about the horrible actions of the Spanish.
They had no effect because they were false.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Main Idea: The United States and Cuba were closely tied economically, and many Americans supported Cuba's fight for independence. When the USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, Americans blamed __________ although the explosion may have originated within the ship.
Cuba
Spain
poor naval training
Cuban rebels

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Main Idea: One part of America's navy blockaded Cuba, while another squadron took control of Manila, the Philippine capital. How were US troops able to overtake the Spanish in the Philippines so quickly?
They surprised them in the middle of the night.
The Spanish fleet was outdated and outgunned.
The US navy used their new submarines.
The 'Rough Riders' invaded the bay quickly on horseback.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Main Idea: One part of America's navy blockaded Cuba, while another squadron took control of Manila, the Philippine capital. Who were the Rough Riders?
A volunteer cavalry unit made up of cowboys, miners, and law officers.
A group of weak, sick, untrained naval crew members.
Theodore Roosevelt and his best friends
A group of Cuban rebels armed by the US

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Main Idea: One part of America's navy blockaded Cuba, while another squadron took control of Manila, the Philippine capital. How did the Spanish-American War end?
US victory at Gettysburg
Spanish victory over Cuban rebels
Theodore Roosevelt defeated the Spanish at night in a museum
The Spanish surrendered following the destruction of all of their vessels

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Main Idea: After the war, the United States had to decide what to do with its new territories. Which of the following was NOT in the Treaty of Paris on 1898?
Cuba gained independence
The Philipines gained their independence
The US acquired Guam and Puerto Rico
The US purchased the Phillipinnes from Spain for $20 million

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