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Chapter 4 Lesson 2 (US History Test)

Quiz by Paul Bachman

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  • Q1
    What caused many Americans to support the Cuban rebels during their rebellion against Spain?
    Involvement of other countries
    Exaggerated stories of Spanish cruelty
    Spain's offer of independence
    The United States' declaration of war
    30s
  • Q2
    What is yellow journalism?
    A form of advertising in newspapers
    Journalism focused on sports news
    Reporting that exaggerates or fabricates news to attract readers
    A type of journalism that is always accurate
    30s
  • Q3
    What event took place on February 15, 1898, that contributed to rising tensions between the United States and Spain?
    The U.S.S. Maine exploded in Havana Harbor
    The signing of a peace treaty
    The election of President McKinley
    The beginning of the Spanish-American War
    30s
  • Q4
    What significant event happened on May 1, 1898, in Manila Bay?
    The Spanish fleet captured U.S. ships.
    A major earthquake hit the area.
    The U.S. destroyed the Spanish fleet.
    The U.S. surrendered to Spain.
    30s
  • Q5
    Why were the Spanish in Cuba unprepared for war?
    They had a large and modern army.
    They had weak soldiers and outdated ships.
    They had advanced technologies and plenty of resources.
    They were well-trained and well-equipped.
    30s
  • Q6
    What was a significant effect of the U.S. victory over Spain in Cuba?
    It caused Spain to become more influential in the Americas.
    It marked the emergence of the U.S. as a world power.
    It ended all conflicts between the U.S. and Spain.
    It had no impact on international relations.
    30s
  • Q7
    How were most soldiers killed during the Spanish American War?
    Disease
    Ships sinking
    Gunfire
    Explosions
    30s
  • Q8
    What was one major argument made by anti-imperialists regarding imperialism's impact on American identity?
    It would improve international relations
    It would make the U.S. richer
    It was against the values of democracy and freedom
    It would create a larger military
    30s
  • Q9
    What happened to American investments overseas from 1897 to 1904?
    They stayed the same.
    They went from $2.5 billion to $700 million.
    They increased from about $700 million to over $2.5 billion.
    They decreased significantly.
    30s
  • Q10
    What did the annexation of Hawaii ultimately lead to in 1959?
    Hawaii becoming a state of the United States
    Hawaii gaining independence
    Hawaii being split into two islands
    Hawaii becoming a territory of Japan
    30s

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