unit 23

What was the main reason the United States decided to shift away from isolationism and towards imperialism in the late 1800s?

• They wanted to protect their economic interests and find new sources of raw materials.
• They wanted to spread democracy to other countries.
• They wanted to take over all of Africa and Southeast Asia.
• They wanted to fight wars overseas.

What was the main reason for the public's support for U.S. military intervention in Cuba?

• The Spanish minister's letter criticizing President McKinley.
• The sinking of the USS Maine.
• Sensationalized stories in newspapers about Spanish brutality in Cuba.
• The desire to acquire new territories for the United States.

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

• The United States gained control of Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
• The United States gained control of Cuba and Puerto Rico, but lost the Philippines.
• The United States gained control of Cuba and the Philippines, but lost Puerto Rico.
• The United States gained control of Cuba, but lost Guam and Puerto Rico.

What was the main reason for the Filipino rebellion against the United States after the Spanish-American War?

• The Filipinos were angry that the United States did not grant them independence.
• The Filipinos were angry that the United States did not provide them with enough financial aid.
• The Filipinos were angry that the United States did not allow them to join the U.S. military.
• The Filipinos were angry that the United States did not allow them to keep their own government.

Which U.S. president initially opposed U.S. involvement in the Cuban fight for independence?

• William McKinley
• Theodore Roosevelt
• Grover Cleveland
• Enrique Dupuy de Lôme

What was the name of the U.S. battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor, fueling public anger towards Spain?

• USS Arizona
• USS Constitution
• USS Maine
• USS Enterprise

Which U.S. military leader led a decisive naval victory in Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War?

• Theodore Roosevelt
• George Dewey
• William McKinley
• Enrique Dupuy de Lôme

What was the name of the group that opposed the U.S. acquisition of new territories after the Spanish-American War?

• The Rough Riders
• The Anti-Imperialist League
• The Platt Amendment
• The Filipino Rebels

What was the main reason for the U.S. military intervention in Cuba?

• To protect American citizens and interests
• To acquire new territories for the United States
• To support the Spanish government
• To help the Cuban rebels fight against the French

What was the name of the U.S. military unit that Theodore Roosevelt led during the Spanish-American War?

• The Rough Riders
• The Anti-Imperialist League
• The Platt Amendment
• The Filipino Rebels