The Spanish–American War - AP U.S. History
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Identify the term for exaggerated news stories to sway public opinion.
Identify the term for exaggerated news stories to sway public opinion.
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Yellow journalism. Sensational reporting style that prioritized drama over facts.
Yellow journalism. Sensational reporting style that prioritized drama over facts.
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What was the significance of the USS Maine's explosion?
What was the significance of the USS Maine's explosion?
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Catalyst for U.S. entry into war. "Remember the Maine" became rallying cry for war.
Catalyst for U.S. entry into war. "Remember the Maine" became rallying cry for war.
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Which group in the U.S. pushed for war with Spain?
Which group in the U.S. pushed for war with Spain?
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Jingoists. Aggressive nationalists demanded war against Spain immediately.
Jingoists. Aggressive nationalists demanded war against Spain immediately.
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What was the outcome for Cuba after the Spanish-American War?
What was the outcome for Cuba after the Spanish-American War?
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Became a U.S. protectorate. Independence limited by Platt Amendment restrictions.
Became a U.S. protectorate. Independence limited by Platt Amendment restrictions.
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Which city hosted the peace negotiations for the war's end?
Which city hosted the peace negotiations for the war's end?
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Paris. Site of final peace negotiations ending the war.
Paris. Site of final peace negotiations ending the war.
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What was the role of Emilio Aguinaldo during the conflict?
What was the role of Emilio Aguinaldo during the conflict?
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Philippine revolutionary leader. Initially allied with U.S. against Spanish colonial rule.
Philippine revolutionary leader. Initially allied with U.S. against Spanish colonial rule.
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How did the war influence U.S. military strategy?
How did the war influence U.S. military strategy?
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Emphasized naval power. Demonstrated importance of modern naval forces for expansion.
Emphasized naval power. Demonstrated importance of modern naval forces for expansion.
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What was the initial U.S. military strategy in the Caribbean?
What was the initial U.S. military strategy in the Caribbean?
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Blockade of Cuban ports. Naval strategy aimed to isolate Spanish forces completely.
Blockade of Cuban ports. Naval strategy aimed to isolate Spanish forces completely.
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Which event led to the U.S. declaring war on Spain?
Which event led to the U.S. declaring war on Spain?
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Sinking of the USS Maine. February 15, 1898 explosion prompted congressional war declaration.
Sinking of the USS Maine. February 15, 1898 explosion prompted congressional war declaration.
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Who was the U.S. Secretary of State during the Spanish-American War?
Who was the U.S. Secretary of State during the Spanish-American War?
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John Hay. Negotiated Open Door Policy and peace treaty terms.
John Hay. Negotiated Open Door Policy and peace treaty terms.
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How did the war affect U.S.-Latin American relations?
How did the war affect U.S.-Latin American relations?
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Increased U.S. influence in the region. Established U.S. as dominant hemispheric power permanently.
Increased U.S. influence in the region. Established U.S. as dominant hemispheric power permanently.
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Identify the primary naval base established in Cuba post-war.
Identify the primary naval base established in Cuba post-war.
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Guantanamo Bay. Strategic naval facility secured under Platt Amendment.
Guantanamo Bay. Strategic naval facility secured under Platt Amendment.
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What was the cost of the Philippines to the U.S. under the Treaty of Paris?
What was the cost of the Philippines to the U.S. under the Treaty of Paris?
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$20 million. Payment compensated Spain for loss of Philippine Islands.
$20 million. Payment compensated Spain for loss of Philippine Islands.
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Which island did the U.S. also annex during the war, apart from Spanish territories?
Which island did the U.S. also annex during the war, apart from Spanish territories?
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Hawaii. Strategic Pacific base annexed during wartime expansion.
Hawaii. Strategic Pacific base annexed during wartime expansion.
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Santiago de Cuba?
What was the outcome of the Battle of Santiago de Cuba?
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Decisive U.S. naval victory. Spanish Caribbean fleet destroyed, ensuring American victory.
Decisive U.S. naval victory. Spanish Caribbean fleet destroyed, ensuring American victory.
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What was the effect of the Spanish-American War on Spain's empire?
What was the effect of the Spanish-American War on Spain's empire?
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Dismantled Spanish colonial empire. Lost most remaining overseas territories to United States.
Dismantled Spanish colonial empire. Lost most remaining overseas territories to United States.
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How did the war affect U.S. foreign policy?
How did the war affect U.S. foreign policy?
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Marked emergence as a world power. Transformed America into global imperial power overnight.
Marked emergence as a world power. Transformed America into global imperial power overnight.
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Which disease significantly affected U.S. troops during the war?
Which disease significantly affected U.S. troops during the war?
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Yellow fever. Tropical disease caused more casualties than combat wounds.
Yellow fever. Tropical disease caused more casualties than combat wounds.
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Which event marked the end of major hostilities in the war?
Which event marked the end of major hostilities in the war?
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Fall of Manila. August 13, 1898 surrender ended major combat operations.
Fall of Manila. August 13, 1898 surrender ended major combat operations.
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What was the role of the Anti-Imperialist League?
What was the role of the Anti-Imperialist League?
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Oppose U.S. annexation of the Philippines. Anti-imperialists viewed Filipino acquisition as unconstitutional expansion.
Oppose U.S. annexation of the Philippines. Anti-imperialists viewed Filipino acquisition as unconstitutional expansion.
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What was the primary economic interest of the U.S. in Cuba?
What was the primary economic interest of the U.S. in Cuba?
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Sugar industry. American businesses sought to protect Cuban sugar investments.
Sugar industry. American businesses sought to protect Cuban sugar investments.
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Who commanded the U.S. Navy's Asiatic Squadron during the war?
Who commanded the U.S. Navy's Asiatic Squadron during the war?
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Commodore George Dewey. Led decisive victory that secured Philippines for U.S.
Commodore George Dewey. Led decisive victory that secured Philippines for U.S.
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Which naval battle marked a decisive victory for the U.S. in the Pacific?
Which naval battle marked a decisive victory for the U.S. in the Pacific?
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Battle of Manila Bay. Dewey's fleet destroyed Spanish squadron completely.
Battle of Manila Bay. Dewey's fleet destroyed Spanish squadron completely.
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What is the significance of the Teller Amendment?
What is the significance of the Teller Amendment?
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Promised Cuban independence after the war. Prevented U.S. annexation of Cuba after victory.
Promised Cuban independence after the war. Prevented U.S. annexation of Cuba after victory.
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Identify the amendment that stipulated U.S. conditions for Cuban independence.
Identify the amendment that stipulated U.S. conditions for Cuban independence.
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Platt Amendment. Gave U.S. right to intervene in Cuban affairs.
Platt Amendment. Gave U.S. right to intervene in Cuban affairs.
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Which U.S. President was in office during the Spanish-American War?
Which U.S. President was in office during the Spanish-American War?
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William McKinley. Led nation into its first overseas imperial war.
William McKinley. Led nation into its first overseas imperial war.
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What was the impact of yellow journalism on the war?
What was the impact of yellow journalism on the war?
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Increased public support for the war. Sensational headlines inflamed anti-Spanish sentiment nationwide.
Increased public support for the war. Sensational headlines inflamed anti-Spanish sentiment nationwide.
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Which battle is the Rough Riders famously associated with?
Which battle is the Rough Riders famously associated with?
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Battle of San Juan Hill. Roosevelt's charge made him a national war hero.
Battle of San Juan Hill. Roosevelt's charge made him a national war hero.
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How did the war affect U.S. foreign policy?
How did the war affect U.S. foreign policy?
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Marked emergence as a world power. Transformed America into global imperial power overnight.
Marked emergence as a world power. Transformed America into global imperial power overnight.
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Which disease significantly affected U.S. troops during the war?
Which disease significantly affected U.S. troops during the war?
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Yellow fever. Tropical disease caused more casualties than combat wounds.
Yellow fever. Tropical disease caused more casualties than combat wounds.
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