The Spanish-American War Answers

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Almost all of the Americans who were killed in the war died

A
at the Battle of San Juan Hill
B
as a result of newly improved weapons
C
from yellow fever or other diseases
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Study the political cartoon shown. What point of view is the cartoonist expressing?

A
Americans should support the war to increase US influence in Europe.
B
The government wants to annex the Philippines to gain influence in China.
C
The war’s main goal is to annex the island of Cuba.
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How much did the US export to Cuba in 1897?

A
about $10 million
B
about $25 million
C
about $50 million
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Which of the following were tactics of yellow journalism? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
the use of sensational headlines
B
the use of well-respected journalism techniques
C
the use of exaggerated and inaccurate details
D
the use of many unnamed sources
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Which of the following did Spain agree to in the Treaty of Paris? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
to give up all claims to Cuba
B
to sell Puerto Rico to the US
C
to sell the Philippines to the US
D
to give Guam to the US

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