Question 1
Of the people listed below, who supported the Treaty of Paris?
A) William Jennings Bryan
B) Andrew Carnegie
C) Jane Addams
D) Theodore Roosevelt
Question 2
Why was the attack on the Philippines the decisive engagement of the Spanish-American War?
A) It diverted attention from Cuba.
B) It provoked the Spanish into attacking without a thought-out strategy.
C) It allowed the United States to expand its foothold into Asia.
D) It prevented Spain from forming Asian alliances that might have helped them.
Question 3
As a result of the Spanish-American War, __________.
A) Theodore Roosevelt emerged as an anti-imperialist
B) William McKinley expressed the desire to acquire the Philippines
C) Congress voted to declare Philippine independence
D) William McKinley was not reelected
Question 4
Which of the following was acquired by the United States as a result of the Spanish-American War?
A) the Philippines
B) the Canary Islands
C) British Guiana
D) Midway Islands
Question 5
The crucial role in capturing San Juan Hill was played by __________.
A) the 10th Negro Cavalry
B) Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders
C) Commodore George Dewey
D) the 19th Marine Unit
Question 6
Commodore George Dewey led the Americans to victory __________.
A) at San Juan Hill
B) in the Hawaiian Islands
C) in Manila Bay
D) at San Jacinto
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