7.3.7 practice quizOnline version Spanish American War by Shaner Adams 1 What was happening in Cuba during the 1890’s? a There was a drought that was killing all the food crops. b There was an outbreak of malaria. c Cubans were trying to win independence from Spain. d The French were fighting to maintain control over their colony. 2 Which biased journalistic techniques were used by US newspapers to gain support for the Spanish-American War and sell more newspapers? a Truth-finding and fact-reporting. b Exceptionalism and eurocentricity. c Yellow journalism and jingoism. d Point-of-fact reporting and logic. 3 What happened after the explosion of the USS Maine? a The US signed a peace treaty with Cuba. b The Spanish-American War began. c England invaded the Balkan states. d The US declared war on Cuba. 4 What did the US receive as a result of the Spanish-American war? a Colonies in the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Cuba. b $12 million dollars in reparations. c The state of Florida and neighboring territory. d A permanent alliance with Spain. 5 The Spanish-American War was an example of: a Decolonization b US diplomacy in the Middle East c US imperialism d Early use of tanks in modern warfare 6 US business interests in Cuba were threatened by: a an environmental catastrophe affecting sugar plantations. b Cuba's rebellions for independence from Spain. c competing business interests from China. d a rapid change in technology and farm machinery. 7 Yellow journalism and jingoism were responsible for: a war crimes committed at Guantanamo Bay. b Spain's request for a peace treaty with Cuba. c the election of a new Cuban president. d gaining US support for war with Spain. 8 Despite a lack of evidence, the US blamed _____________ for the sinking of the USS Maine. a Cuba b Spain c France d Italy 9 As a result of the Spanish-American War, a France and Spain entered into a naval alliance. b the US gained control of Spain's colonies. c Spain's treasury accumulated vast wealth. d the Spanish king was forced to abdicate his throne. 10 An example of US imperialism is: a the French and Indian War. b US acquisition of Cuba and the Philippines. c US involvement with the rebellions of Simon Bolivar. d protective tariffs for Florida's sugar growers.
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