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Answer the review questions.

1. This term is used to describe a type of sensational journalism that was popular in the late 1800s

  1. tabloid news
  2. yellow journalism
  3. investigative journalism
  4. none of the above

Answer: b. yellow journalism

2. In 1898, the United States declared war on ________

  1. Spain
  2. France
  3. Italy
  4. Portugal

Answer: a. Spain

3. As a result of the Spanish-American War, the United States acquired control over all of the following territories EXCEPT:

  1. Cuba
  2. Puerto Rico
  3. Mexico
  4. the Philippines

Answer: c. Mexico

4. What happened to the U.S.S. Maine?

  1. It was captured by Filipino rebels.
  2. It was sunk accidentally by friendly fire.
  3. It was blockaded by Russian vessels.
  4. It exploded off the Cuban coast.

Answer: d. It exploded off the Cuban coast.

5. All of the following are associated with the Spanish-American War EXCEPT:

  1. Teddy Roosevelt
  2. Poor conditions for soldiers
  3. U.S. acquisition of Hawaii
  4. Cuba

Answer: c. U.S. acquisition of Hawaii.

 

 

 

 

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