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How did the acquisition of Guam in the Spanish-American War affect US trade?

A
It allowed the US to increase exports from Hawaii.
B
It allowed the US to increase trade with China.
C
It allowed the US to increase trade with Japan.
D
It allowed the US to increase trade with the Philippines.
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Why were US businesses upset by Spanish reactions to the Cuban Revolution during the late 1800s?

A
US businesses were afraid they would lose money that they had invested.
B
US businesses thought that prices for goods in Cuba would go down.
C
US businesses did not want Spain to become stronger economically.
D
US businesses were afraid that Cuba would stop trading with them.
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The Spanish-American War helped the United States

A
become a strong leader in the Americas.
B
increase control of South American countries.
C
increase trade with countries in Europe.
D
prevent foreign expansion into the Americas.
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What was the main reason that yellow journalism strongly affected American attitudes about Cuba and the Spanish-American War?

A
Very few average Americans read newspapers, but most politicians did.
B
People got most of their information about world events from newspapers.
C
People trusted the information because the newspapers were careful to print only facts.
D
Yellow journalism reports featured accurate information from reliable sources.
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The first battle of the Spanish-American War was fought in

A
Havana, Cuba
B
the Philippines
C
Miami, Florida
D
Puerto Rico
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Look at the map. Which number on the map shows Cuba?

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1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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Which of the following describes an effect of the Spanish-American War?

A
Cuba became a US territory.
B
Puerto Rico became a US territory.
C
The Philippines was returned to Spanish control.
D
The United States traded the Philippines for the island of Guam.
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How did actions of the Spanish during the Cuban Revolution affect American attitudes?

A
Americans opposed the brutal tactics of the Spanish.
B
Americans felt the Spanish were taking a reasonable approach to the Cuban Revolution.
C
Americans were happy when the Spanish accepted help to settle the conflict.
D
Americans thought the Spanish should have negotiated with the rebel leader Martí sooner.
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How did newspapers that used yellow journalism react when the USS Maine exploded in Cuba in 1898?

A
They suggested that Spain should pay for the damages.
B
They wanted President McKinley to begin talks with Spain.
C
They blamed Spain for the explosion and called for the US to declare war.
D
They warned against the US reacting too quickly.
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Look at the map.Which number on the map shows Guam?

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1
B
2
C
3
D
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