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The Spanish-American War

Description: The Spanish-American War was a conflict between Spain and the United States in 1898. The war began with the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana harbor and ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
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What was the immediate cause of the Spanish-American War?

  1. The sinking of the USS Maine

  2. The Cuban rebellion against Spanish rule

  3. The American desire to annex Cuba

  4. The Spanish refusal to sell the Philippines to the United States

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sinking of the USS Maine in Havana harbor on February 15, 1898, was the immediate cause of the Spanish-American War.

What was the main reason for the American desire to annex Cuba?

  1. To protect American investments in Cuba

  2. To prevent Cuba from becoming a base for European powers

  3. To spread democracy in Cuba

  4. To gain control of Cuba's sugar industry

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The American desire to annex Cuba was primarily motivated by the fear that Cuba could become a base for European powers, particularly Spain and Germany.

Which of the following was a major battle of the Spanish-American War?

  1. The Battle of Manila Bay

  2. The Battle of San Juan Hill

  3. The Battle of El Caney

  4. The Battle of Santiago de Cuba

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Battle of Manila Bay, the Battle of San Juan Hill, the Battle of El Caney, and the Battle of Santiago de Cuba were all major battles of the Spanish-American War.

Who was the commander of the American forces in the Spanish-American War?

  1. William McKinley

  2. Theodore Roosevelt

  3. George Dewey

  4. Nelson Miles

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nelson Miles was the commander of the American forces in the Spanish-American War.

Who was the commander of the Spanish forces in the Spanish-American War?

  1. Antonio Cánovas del Castillo

  2. Pascual Cervera y Topete

  3. Arsenio Linares y Pombo

  4. Ramón Blanco y Erenas

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pascual Cervera y Topete was the commander of the Spanish forces in the Spanish-American War.

What was the outcome of the Spanish-American War?

  1. The United States gained control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.

  2. Spain gained control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.

  3. The war ended in a stalemate.

  4. The United States and Spain agreed to divide Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines between them.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The outcome of the Spanish-American War was that the United States gained control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.

What was the significance of the Spanish-American War?

  1. It marked the end of the Spanish Empire.

  2. It led to the rise of the United States as a world power.

  3. It helped to spread democracy in the world.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Spanish-American War marked the end of the Spanish Empire, led to the rise of the United States as a world power, and helped to spread democracy in the world.

What was the name of the treaty that ended the Spanish-American War?

  1. The Treaty of Paris

  2. The Treaty of Versailles

  3. The Treaty of Ghent

  4. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Treaty of Paris was the treaty that ended the Spanish-American War.

What was the date of the Treaty of Paris?

  1. December 10, 1898

  2. February 15, 1898

  3. August 12, 1898

  4. April 11, 1899

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Treaty of Paris was signed on December 10, 1898.

What were the terms of the Treaty of Paris?

  1. Spain ceded Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the United States.

  2. Spain paid the United States $20 million.

  3. The United States agreed to protect Cuba from foreign intervention.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The terms of the Treaty of Paris included Spain ceding Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines to the United States, Spain paying the United States $20 million, and the United States agreeing to protect Cuba from foreign intervention.

What was the impact of the Spanish-American War on the United States?

  1. It led to the United States becoming a world power.

  2. It helped to unite the country.

  3. It led to the development of new technologies.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Spanish-American War led to the United States becoming a world power, helped to unite the country, and led to the development of new technologies.

What was the impact of the Spanish-American War on Spain?

  1. It led to the end of the Spanish Empire.

  2. It led to a period of economic decline.

  3. It led to a period of political instability.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Spanish-American War led to the end of the Spanish Empire, a period of economic decline, and a period of political instability.

What was the impact of the Spanish-American War on Cuba?

  1. It led to the end of Spanish rule.

  2. It led to a period of economic growth.

  3. It led to a period of political instability.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Spanish-American War led to the end of Spanish rule, a period of economic growth, and a period of political instability.

What was the impact of the Spanish-American War on Puerto Rico?

  1. It led to the end of Spanish rule.

  2. It led to a period of economic growth.

  3. It led to a period of political instability.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Spanish-American War led to the end of Spanish rule, a period of economic growth, and a period of political instability.

What was the impact of the Spanish-American War on the Philippines?

  1. It led to the end of Spanish rule.

  2. It led to a period of economic growth.

  3. It led to a period of political instability.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Spanish-American War led to the end of Spanish rule, a period of economic growth, and a period of political instability.

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