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Understanding the Spanish American War: Causes and Effects

This worksheet guides you through key concepts of the Spanish American War, including its causes, military leaders, and its impact on U.S. foreign policy.

Building a Foundation

1. Name two major military leaders involved in the Spanish American War from the United States.

2. What year did the Spanish American War take place? (1 choice)

1895
1898
1901
1912

3. Which of the following were causes of the Spanish American War? (multiple choice)

The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The Cuban struggle for independence
The explosion of the USS Maine

4. Name two major military leaders involved in the Spanish American War from the United States.

5. What year did the Spanish American War take place? (1 choice)

d) 1912
b) 1898
c) 1901
a) 1895

6. What year did the Spanish American War take place? (1 choice)

c) 1901
b) 1898
d) 1912
a) 1895

7. Which of the following were causes of the Spanish American War? (multiple choice)

d) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
a) The Cuban struggle for independence
b) The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
c) The explosion of the USS Maine

8. Which of the following were causes of the Spanish American War? (multiple choice)

b) The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
d) The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
c) The explosion of the USS Maine
a) The Cuban struggle for independence

9. Name two major military leaders involved in the Spanish American War from the United States.

comprehension and Interpretation

10. What was the primary reason for the U.S. involvement in the Spanish American War? (1 choice)

To improve relations with Spain
To demonstrate military power
To support Cuban independence
To acquire new territories

11. How did the concept of Manifest Destiny influence the Spanish American War? (multiple choice)

It opposed territorial acquisition
It justified American expansionism
It promoted isolationism
It encouraged European alliances

12. Explain the role of yellow journalism in shaping public opinion during the Spanish American War.

13. What was the primary reason for the U.S. involvement in the Spanish American War? (1 choice)

b) To support Cuban independence
a) To acquire new territories
c) To demonstrate military power
d) To improve relations with Spain

14. How did the concept of Manifest Destiny influence the Spanish American War? (multiple choice)

d) It opposed territorial acquisition
c) It encouraged European alliances
b) It promoted isolationism
a) It justified American expansionism

15. Explain the role of yellow journalism in shaping public opinion during the Spanish American War.

16. What was the primary reason for the U.S. involvement in the Spanish American War? (1 choice)

a) To acquire new territories
c) To demonstrate military power
d) To improve relations with Spain
b) To support Cuban independence

17. How did the concept of Manifest Destiny influence the Spanish American War? (multiple choice)

a) It justified American expansionism
b) It promoted isolationism
c) It encouraged European alliances
d) It opposed territorial acquisition

18. Explain the role of yellow journalism in shaping public opinion during the Spanish American War.

Application and Analysis

19. Which battle is associated with Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders? (1 choice)

Battle of San Juan Hill
Battle of Manila Bay
Battle of Santiago
Battle of El Caney

20. If the U.S. had not interveneed in the Spanish American War, which of the following might have been potential outcomes? (multiple choice)

Increased European intervention in the Caribbean
An independent Cuban republic
Continued Spanish control over Cuba
Strengthened Spanish-American relations

21. Describe how the outcomes of the Spanish American War influenced U.S. foreign policy in the early 20th century.

22. Which battle is associated with Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders? (1 choice)

b) Battle of San Juan Hill
a) Battle of Manila Bay
d) Battle of El Caney
c) Battle of Santiago

23. If the U.S. had not intervene in the Spanish American War, which of the following might have been potential outcomes? (multiple choice)

d) Strengthened Spanish-American relations
c) Increased European intervention in the Caribbean
a) Continued Spanish control over Cuba
b) An independent Cuban republic

24. Describe how the outcomes of the Spanish American War influenced U.S. foreign policy in the early 20th century.

25. Which battle is associated with Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders? (1 choice)

c) Battle of Santiago
b) Battle of San Juan Hill
d) Battle of El Caney
a) Battle of Manila Bay

26. If the U.S. had not intervene in the Spanish American War, which of the following might have been potential outcomes? (multiple choice)

b) An independent Cuban republic
d) Strengthened Spanish-American relations
a) Continued Spanish control over Cuba
c) Increased European intervention in the Caribbean

27. Describe how the outcomes of the Spanish American War influenced U.S. foreign policy in the early 20th century.

Evaluation and Creation

28. Propose a modern-day scenario where a similar conflict might arise due to economic interests and media influence. Discuss potential outcomes and resolutions.

29. Which of the following best describes the impact of the Spanish American War on U.S. military strategy? (1 choice)

Reduction in military spending
Emphasis on naval power
Focus on land-based warfare
Development of nuclear weapons

30. Analyze the relationship between the Spanish American War and the emergence of the U.S. as a world power. (multiple choice)

It led to the U.S. acquiring overseas territories
It resulted in economic decline
The war demonstrated U.S. military capabilities
It isolated the U.S. from international affairs

31. Which of the following best evaluates the long-term effects of the Spanish American War on U.S. international relations? (1 choice)

It led to permanent hostility with Spain
It established the U.S. as a colonial power
It improved relations with European nations
It had no significant impact

32. Evaluate the ethical implications of the U.S. acquiring territories as a result of the Spanish American War. (multiple choice)

It violated international law
It promoted cultural exchange
It contradicted principles of self-determination
It was justified by economic benefits

33. Propose a modern-day scenario where a similar conflict might arise due to economic interests and media influence. Discuss potential outcomes and resolutions.

34. Which of the following best describes the impact of the Spanish American War on U.S. military strategy? (1 choice)

b) Emphasis on naval power
a) Focus on land-based warfare
c) Reduction in military spending
d) Development of nuclear weapons

35. Analyze the relationship between the Spanish American War and the emergence of the U.S. as a world power. (multiple choice)

a) The war demonstrated U.S. military capabilities
b) It led to the U.S. acquiring overseas territories
d) It isolated the U.S. from international affairs
c) It resulted in economic decline

36. Which of the following best evaluates the long-term effects of the Spanish American War on U.S. international relations? (1 choice)

a) It led to permanent hostility with Spain
d) It improved relations with European nations
b) It established the U.S. as a colonial power
c) It had no significant impact

37. Evaluate the ethical implications of the U.S. acquiring territories as a result of the Spanish American War. (multiple choice)

a) It was justified by economic benefits
b) It contradicted principles of self-determination
c) It promoted cultural exchange
d) It violated international law

38. Propose a modern-day scenario where a similar conflict might arise due to economic interests and media influence. Discuss potential outcomes and resolutions.

39. Which of the following best describes the impact of the Spanish American War on U.S. military strategy? (1 choice)

a) Focus on land-based warfare
b) Emphasis on naval power
d) Development of nuclear weapons
c) Reduction in military spending

40. Analyze the relationship between the Spanish American War and the emergence of the U.S. as a world power. (multiple choice)

a) The war demonstrated U.S. military capabilities
d) It isolated the U.S. from international affairs
b) It led to the U.S. acquiring overseas territories
c) It resulted in economic decline

41. Which of the following best evaluates the long-term effects of the Spanish American War on U.S. international relations? (1 choice)

c) It had no significant impact
d) It improved relations with European nations
b) It established the U.S. as a colonial power
a) It led to permanent hostility with Spain

42. Evaluate the ethical implications of the U.S. acquiring territories as a result of the Spanish American War. (multiple choice)

d) It violated international law
b) It contradicted principles of self-determination
c) It promoted cultural exchange
a) It was justified by economic benefits

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