Question

1 why did the spanish - american war move the united states into the position of a world power?
a the united states acquired spanish territories in the caribbean and the pacific.
b the united states proved its nuclear capabilities against spain in southeast asia.
c the united states stopped the spread of communism in spain.
d the united states ended spanish trade in the eastern hemisphere.
2
chronic wrongdoing, . . . which results in a general loosening of the ties of civilized society, may in america, as elsewhere, ultimately require intervention by some civilized nation, and in the western hemisphere the adherence of the united states to the monroe doctrine may force the united states, however reluctantly, in flagrant cases of such wrongdoing . . . to the exercise of an international police power.
-president theodore roosevelt, 1904
president roosevelt issued this statement in response to -
a the construction of a canal in panama
b the threat of european intervention in latin america
c spanish efforts to suppress a rebellion in cuba
d public outcry regarding war between russia and japan

Explanation:

For question 1:

• The Spanish - American War led to the US acquiring Spanish territories like Puerto Rico (Caribbean) and the Philippines (Pacific). This expansion of territory and influence moved the US into a world - power position.
• Option B is correct as it directly relates to the territorial acquisitions that enhanced US power. Option C is wrong as nuclear capabilities were not relevant in 1898 (Spanish - American War year). Option D is incorrect as communism was not a factor then. Option A is too vague compared to B.

For question 2:

• Roosevelt's statement is related to the Roosevelt Corollary of the Monroe Doctrine. The Monroe Doctrine was about the US's stance in the Western Hemisphere. The Roosevelt Corollary was issued in response to the threat of European intervention in Latin America (e.g., debt - collection issues by European powers in Latin American countries).
• Option B is correct. The construction of the Panama Canal (Option A) was more about US infrastructure and trade, not directly related to this statement. Spanish efforts in Cuba (Option C) were more relevant to the Spanish - American War. The Russia - Japan war (Option D) was in Asia and not the focus of this statement.

Answer:

1. B. The United States acquired Spanish territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific.
2. B. the threat of European intervention in Latin America