Imperialism

What countries did Spain give to the US after the war?

• Cuba and Spain

• Phillippines and Guam

• Panama and Central America

• Spain and Portugal

The type of writing that included exaggerated stories that upset the American public was known as:

• muckraking

• yellow journalism

• green journalism

• progressivism

The people of Cuba lived under this country's rule for centuries -

Which country gained its independence from Spain as a result of the Spanish American War?

• Cuba
• Panama

• Germany

• U.S.

Which of the following places was NOT acquired by the U.S. as a result of the Spanish American War?

• Guam

• Puerto Rico

• Phillippines

• Cuba

The Panama Canal is a narrow strip between what two continents? Select two answers!

• Asia

• South America

• Europe

• North America

How long did it take to build the Panama Canal?

• 10 years
• 4 years

• 20 years

• 7 years

Why was the Panama Canal built?

• The U.S. wanted to have access to Panamas beaches

• A quicker route to China and to our other nations

• President Obama wanted to save money

• The Americans wanted to show the French that it could be done

Can the water level rise in the Panama Canal?

• yes
• no

What are the carriers of yellow fever and malaria?

• spiders

• dirty water

• ticks

• mosquitoes