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HIST-USII
PennMMS/SOL 5a
[Exam ID:143MZM] Scan Number:13535
1
In his statement about a possible war with Spain, Lodge's main point was to —
A stay out of the war because of the weak American military
B become militarily involved to protect American interests close to home
C avoid war because the American people were against it
D remain neutral in the affairs of other countries
2
What was the most important result of the Spanish American War for the United States?
F The battleship, Maine, was blown up.
G The United States became an imperial power.
H The United States supported the sovereign rights of the Cubans.
J The Philippine Islands gained their independence.
3
Which country did Cuba gain independence from after the Spanish American War?
A 4
B 1
C 3
D 2
4
This report appeared in 1896 about Cuba and is an example of —
F yellow journalism
G historical documentation
H non-fiction
J jingoism
5
The main purpose of yellow journalism was to —
A provide an accurate description of the events in Cuba
B exaggerate stories in order to sell more newspapers
C express events of the war in an artistic manner
D prevent Spain and the United States from going to war
6
This image depicts the United States Navy defeating another country's navy in Manila Bay in 1898. Which country was most likely defeated in this battle?
F Spain
G Guam
H Philippines
J Cuba
7
America's involvement with which Spanish controlled territory led to the Spanish American War?
A Guam
B Cuba
C Philippines
D Puerto Rico
8
According to the graph, what was an economic result of the Spanish American War?
F Trade between Cuba and the United States increased after the war.
G Trade between Cuba and the United States decreased after the war.
H The United States exported more to Cuba than it imported from Cuba.
J The United States ended economic ties with Cuba following the war.
9
To what country does this cartoon from 1898 refer?
A Cuba
B Germany
C Austria-Hungary
D United States
10
In what conflict did this event occur?
F Reconstruction
G Homestead Strike
H Spanish American War
J World War I
11
Which set of numbers shows the correct chronological order of events that resulted in the Spanish-American War?
A
B
C
D
4, 3, 1, 2
3, 2, 4, 1
1, 2, 3, 4
2, 4, 3, 1
12
Which sentence replaces the question mark?
F The United States wanted to stop Spanish immigrants.
G American business investments in Cuba were threatened.
H The United States wanted to stop Cuban imports.
J American trade agreements with Spain were threatened.