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The Spanish-American War

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How did countries throughout the world view the United States after the Spanish-American War?
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as a major power with worldwide military strength
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Which number on the map shows Guam?
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2
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Why did late-1890s newspapers publish sensational stories about Cuba and the Spanish-American War?
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Newspapers used the stories to sell more papers.
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What was the main similarity between the Teller Amendment of 1898 and the Platt Amendment of 1901?
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They both were concerned with the rights of Cuba.
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How did newspapers that used yellow journalism react when the USS Maine exploded in Cuba in 1898?
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They blamed Spain for the explosion and called for the US to declare war.
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The Spanish-American War helped the United States
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become a strong leader in the Americas.
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Why were US businesses upset by Spanish reactions to the Cuban Revolution during the late 1800s?
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US businesses were afraid they would lose money that they had invested.
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How did the Spanish-American War affect US power in Asia?
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The war made the US an important power in Asia.
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Which of the following describes an effect of the Spanish-American War?
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Puerto Rico became a US territory.
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The first battle of the Spanish-American War was fought in
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the Philippines