Spanish America Practice Quiz

What was the cause of the Spanish-American War?

• a. The Cuban revolt against Spanish rule

• b. Teddy Roosevelt's involvement

• c. The Treaty of Paris

Which form of reporting played a role in stoking public sentiment for the war?

• a. Sensational journalism

• b. Investigative journalism

• c. Objective journalism

• d. Opinionated journalism

What territories did the United States acquire due to the Spanish-American War?

• a. Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

• b. Hawaii and Panama

• c. Cuba and Colombia

• d. Mexico and Canada

What was the main reason for the annexation of Hawaii?

• a. Military strategy

• b. Cultural exchange

• c. Economic interests

• d. Political alliance

What led to American involvement and the construction of the Panama Canal?

• a. The Panama Revolution

• b. The Cuban revolt

• c. The Philippine-American War

• d. The Spanish-American War

Which rationales for imperialism were mentioned?

• a. Civilizing Mission, Spread of the Gospel, Economic gain, Nationalism

• c. Military strategy, Technological advancements, Environmental preservation, social justice

• d. religious freedom, Technological advancements, Economic decline, Nationalism

How did Teddy Roosevelt's Great White Fleet demonstrate American imperialism?

• a. Through military alliances

• b. Through economic trade agreements

• c. Through showcasing naval power

• d. Through cultural assimilation

What did the Roosevelt Corollary add to the Monroe Doctrine?

• a. The right to intervene in Latin American countries

• b. The promotion of democracy worldwide

• c. The establishment of free trade zones

• d. The expansion of colonial territories

What does the phrase "Speak softly, and carry a big stick" mean in Teddy Roosevelt's foreign policy?

• a. Diplomacy combined with military strength

• b. Non-interventionism in foreign affairs

• c. Economic sanctions against hostile nations

• d. Collaboration with international organizations

When did the Spanish-American War occur?

• a. 1898-1901

• b. 1901-1904

• c. 1914-1918

• d. 1939-1945