Question

1. what was the primary reason the united states took an interest in cuba in the late 19th century?

a. its strategic location
b. its democratic government
c. its largely catholic population
d. its military strength

1. what event prompted president mckinley to send the uss maine to cuba?

a. the cuban declaration of independence
b. the explosion of the uss maine
c. reports of spanish repression
d. economic interests in cuba

1. what was yellow journalism primarily responsible for?

a. objective reporting on events
b. sensationalized news coverage
c. detailed investigations into spanish actions
d. promoting spanish interests

1. what was the outcome of the initial war with spain?

a. the u.s. failed to gain any territory
b. the u.s. gained control of cuba, puerto rico, and the philippines
c. spain retained control over its colonies
d. the war ended in a peace treaty without territorial changes

1. what was the main focus of the u.s. navys actions during the war with spain?

a. to liberate cuba
b. to conquer puerto rico
c. to attack the spanish fleet in europe
d. to defend against internal threats

Explanation:

1. Cuba's strategic location (close to the U.S., access to Caribbean and Atlantic) was key.
2. Reports of Spanish repression (like in Cuba) led McKinley to send USS Maine.
3. Yellow journalism was about sensationalized news (exaggerated stories to sell papers).
4. U.S. gained control (e.g., Puerto Rico, Philippines from Spain).
5. U.S. Navy aimed to liberate Cuba (as a main goal in Spanish - American War).

Answer:

1. a. Its strategic location
2. c. Reports of Spanish repression
3. b. Sensationalized news coverage
4. b. The U.S. gained control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines
5. a. To liberate Cuba