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- 1. Multiple ChoiceHow did the United States increase its access to the Pacific Ocean?They established new coloniesThey gained new islandsThey built a canalThey defeated large enemies
- 2. Multiple ChoiceAt the end of the Spanish American War, the United States gained which 3 territories?Puerto Rico, Cuba, SpainSpain, Cuba, GuamMarianas Islands, Philippines, RussiaPhilippines, Guam, Puerto Rico
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe construction of the Panama Canal led to which of the following outcomes?It increased U.S. involvement in the affairs of Central America.It led to the democratization of South America.It reduced trade relations between the US and Central America.It helped European countires to colonize much of South America.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the construction of the Panama Canal important to the United States?It helped the U.S. to spread democracyIt improved trade relationshipsIt allowed for more immigrationIt protected the U.S.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe United States gained large territories from SPAIN during the Spanish American War. Who was the president during this time?Abraham LincolnTheodore RooseveltWilliam McKinleyBarack Obama
- 6. Multiple ChoicePresident William McKinley's belief that Cuba deserved to be free and independent from Spain led to which event?France sold Cuba to the United StatesThe construction of the Panama Canal began.The United States issued a boycott of trade with SpainThe Spanish American War began.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe USS Main exploded while it was in Havana, _____. This was a leading cause to the start of the Spanish American War.CubaGuamMexicoPanama
- 8. Multiple ChoiceHow did President McKinley expand America's role in the world?It acquired territory through military conflictIt spread democratization to Latin America.It promoted world peace.It formed permanent military alliances with European nations.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a reason for the United States' involvement in the Spanish American War?To establish dominance over the Western HemisphereTo prevent the spread of Communism.To protect the U.S. business interests in the Caribbean.
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy did the United States take over the Panama Canal construction?The U.S. desired trade improvement between Pacific and Atlantic coastsThe U.S. desired to improve diplomatic relations with South AmericaThe U.S. wanted to drain Cuba's swamps and develop the landThe Panama economy was suffering and the U.S. wanted to help them.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following was a leading cause of the United States entering the Spanish American War?The Rough Riders were attacked at the Battle of San Juan Hill.Spain was a threat to America.The U.S. wanted to add more territories to its empire.The sinking of the USS Maine
- 12. Multiple ChoiceDuring his re-election campaign, President William McKinley used posters to help justify the U.S. government actions during, and following the Spanish-American war.TrueFalse
- 13. Multiple ChoicePresident Theodore Roosevelt's goal of building a major canal led him to ______.Invade an independent nation.Support a revolution for independence.Outlaw the use of foreign shipping companies.Sell large amounts of federally owned territory.
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