AP U.S. History Flashcards: The Spanish-American War
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What was a primary outcome of the Spanish-American War for the United States?
The U.S. acquired island territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific.
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What was a primary outcome of the Spanish-American War for the United States?
The U.S. acquired island territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific.
Define the major effects of the Spanish-American War.
The war resulted in U.S. acquisition of island territories, increased involvement in Asia, and the suppression of a Filipino nationalist movement.
What was the relationship between the Spanish-American War and U.S. territorial expansion?
The American victory in the war directly led to the U.S. acquisition of new island territories.
Identify a consequence of the Spanish-American War that occurred within an acquired territory.
A major consequence was the suppression of a nationalist movement in the Philippines by the United States.
What was the impact of the Spanish-American War on the Philippines?
The U.S. victory resulted in the suppression of a nationalist movement in the Philippines.
What event served as a catalyst for the U.S. suppression of a nationalist movement in the Philippines?
The American victory in the Spanish-American War led to the acquisition of the Philippines and the subsequent suppression of its nationalist movement.
Based on the outcome of the war, how did victory impact America's role on the world stage?
The victory expanded U.S. territory into the Caribbean and Pacific and increased its involvement in Asian affairs, signaling a more expansionist foreign policy.
Term: Post-war U.S. involvement in the Pacific.
Following the Spanish-American War, the U.S. increased its involvement in Asia and suppressed a nationalist movement in the newly acquired Philippines.
How did the Spanish-American War affect U.S. foreign policy in Asia?
The American victory led to an increase in U.S. involvement in Asia.
In which two major geographic regions did the U.S. acquire territories after its victory?
The United States acquired island territories in the Caribbean and the Pacific.