Heimler's History: Spanish American War

What was the primary goal of American industrialists and politicians regarding Cuba before the Spanish-American War?

• To acquire it as a territory

• To establish a trade agreement

• To promote tourism

• To form a military alliance

How did yellow journalism influence American public opinion about the situation in Cuba?

• By supporting Spanish rule

• By ignoring the conflict

• By exaggerating Spanish atrocities

• By providing unbiased reports

What event directly led to the U.S. declaring war on Spain in 1898?

• The signing of the Platt Amendment

• The explosion of the USS Maine

• The annexation of Hawaii

• The Open Door Policy

What was the outcome of the Spanish-American War for the United States?

• It lost the war

• It formed an alliance with Spain

• It withdrew from international affairs

• It gained new territories

What was the Platt Amendment's impact on Cuba after the Spanish-American War?

• It granted full independence to Cuba

• It allowed U.S. intervention in Cuban affairs

• It prohibited U.S. trade with Cuba

• It established a Cuban monarchy

Why did the Filipinos feel betrayed by the United States after the Spanish-American War?

• The U.S. supported Spanish rule

• The U.S. annexed the Philippines instead of granting independence

• The U.S. withdrew its troops

• The U.S. imposed heavy taxes

What was the purpose of the Open Door Policy proposed by the United States?

• To close trade with China

• To establish political control over China

• To annex Chinese territories

• To ensure equal trading rights in China

How did the annexation of Hawaii fit into the United States' imperial strategy?

• It was a result of a peace treaty with Spain

• It was a strategic midpoint in the Pacific

• It was a response to European colonization

• It was an economic necessity for the U.S.