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Flashcards on Spanish-American War
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When did the Spanish-American War take place?
1898
Which territories did the United States gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?
Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
What were the main causes of the Spanish-American War?
The explosion of the USS Maine and U.S. support for Cuban independence
Who was the commander of the United States Navy's Asiatic Squadron during the Spanish-American War?
George Dewey
What role did yellow journalism play in shaping public opinion during the Spanish-American War?
It sensationalized news stories to generate support for U.S. intervention in Cuba
What treaty ended the Spanish-American War?
Treaty of Paris
Who led the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?
Theodore Roosevelt
What event led to the United States declaring war on Spain during the Spanish-American War?
The explosion of the USS Maine in Havana harbor
What impact did the Spanish-American War have on the United States?
It established the United States as a global power and marked the end of Spanish colonial rule in the Americas
What was the outcome of the Spanish-American War?
Spain was defeated and Cuba gained independence
Who was the president of the United States during the Spanish-American War?
William McKinley
What were the main events of the Spanish-American War?
The sinking of the USS Maine, the Battle of Manila Bay, and the Battle of Santiago de Cuba
What role did African American soldiers play in the Spanish-American War?
They served in segregated units and fought with valor and distinction
What were the short-term and long-term consequences of the Spanish-American War?
Short-term: Acquisition of new territories; Long-term: Shaping of U.S. foreign policy and emergence as a world power
What was the significance of the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War?
It was a key victory for the United States and Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders
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Which territories did the United States gain as a result of the Spanish-American War?
Cuba and Puerto Rico
Hawaii and Alaska
Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
Cuba and the Philippines
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Who was the commander of the United States Navy's Asiatic Squadron during the Spanish-American War?
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew Carnegie
George Dewey
Thomas Edison
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What role did yellow journalism play in shaping public opinion during the Spanish-American War?
Promoted peace and diplomacy
Sensationalized news stories to generate support for U.S. intervention in Cuba
Supported Spanish colonial rule
Advocated for Spanish independence
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Who led the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Theodore Roosevelt
Benjamin Franklin
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What impact did the Spanish-American War have on the United States?
Loss of international prestige
Established the United States as a global power and marked the end of Spanish colonial rule in the Americas
Weakened the U.S. economy
Isolated the United States from world affairs
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What was the outcome of the Spanish-American War?
Spain gained control of Cuba
United States became a colony of Spain
Spain was defeated and Cuba gained independence
United States gained control of the Philippines
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Who was the president of the United States during the Spanish-American War?
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
William McKinley
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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What role did African American soldiers play in the Spanish-American War?
They were not allowed to serve
They served in segregated units and fought with valor and distinction
They served as medics
They served as diplomats
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What were the short-term and long-term consequences of the Spanish-American War?
Decreased U.S. influence in Latin America; Shaped European politics
Acquisition of new territories; Shaping of U.S. foreign policy and emergence as a world power
Increased Spanish control over the Americas; Strengthened Spanish monarchy
Political turmoil in the United States; Loss of global influence
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What was the significance of the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War?
It was a key victory for the United States and Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders
It resulted in a stalemate
It led to the Spanish surrender
It marked the end of the war
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What were the main causes of the Spanish-American War?
Trade disputes with France
The explosion of the USS Maine and U.S. support for Cuban independence
Religious conflicts in the Caribbean
Territorial disputes with Mexico
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