History of the Americas Questions
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Place where Washington wintered his troops between 1777-1778... they suffered huge losses & setbacks.
Last battle of the Revolution... Patriot & French forces surrounded British troops on both land & sea:
Document that declared the colonies were severing political ties with Britain? Who was the main author?
British commander that surrendered to George Washington:
What did Patrick Henry mean when he said "Give me liberty, or give me death?"
What role did the Marquis de Lafayette play during the American Revolution?
What was the PURPOSE for writing the Declaration of Independence?
The secret Gentlemen's Agreement that President Theodore Roosevelt worked out with the Japanese in 1907-1908a. concluded the Russo-Japanese War.b. helped him to win the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize.c. caused Japan to halt the flow of laborers to America in return for the repeal of a racist school decree by the San Francisco School Board.d. put a stop to the racist "yellow journalism" being practiced in the United States.e. restricted Japanese immigration to upper-class gentlemen.
Theodore Roosevelt defended his building of the Panama Canal by claiming thata. other Latin American nations had requested his help.b. he had received a "mandate from civilization."c. the canal would strengthen ties with Latin America.d. Britain would have built the canal had the United States not taken the initiative.e. it would enhance economic development on the West Coast.
Theodore Roosevelt's aggressive involvement in the Panamanian revolt had the general international effect of
The United States gained a virtual right of intervention in Cuba in thea. insular cases.b. Platt Amendment.c. Teller Amendment.d. Foraker Act.e. Guantanamo Bay Treaty.
When the United States captured the Philippines from Spaina. Hawaii was annexed by the United States as a key territory in the Pacific.b. America granted the Philippines its independence.c. Spain immediately asked for an end to the Spanish-American War.d. Filipinos were granted American citizenship.e. they did so without Filipino assistance.
At the time, the greatest controversy emerging from the Spanish-American War was overa. declaration of war against Spain.b. adoption of the Teller Amendment.c. adoption of the Platt Amendment.d. acquisition of the Philippines.e. acquisition of Puerto Rico.
When the United States invaded Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American Wara. the army encountered stiff resistance from the Spanish.b. the resulting battle ended the war.c. most of the population greeted the invaders as liberating heroes.d. heavy fighting occurred in the harbor at San Juan.e. its intentions were to grant Puerto Rican independence.
The greatest loss of life for American fighting men during the Spanish-American War resulted froma. naval battles in the Caribbean.b. the war in the Philippines.c. land battles in the Cuban campaign.d. sickness in both Cuba and the United States.e. the bungling of unprofessional military volunteers.
President William McKinley asked Congress to declare war on Spain mainly becausea. business community favored the conflict.b. Spanish government had directly insulted him.c. justice of obtaining Cuban independence was clear.d. Teller Amendment had been passed.e. American people demanded it.
The Teller Amendmenta. guaranteed that the United States would uphold the independence of Cuba.b. made Cuba an American possession.c. directed President McKinley to order American troops into Cuba.d. appropriated funds to combat yellow fever in Cuba.e. granted the U.S. a permanent base at Guantanamo Bay.
The Rough Riders, organized principally by Teddy Roosevelta. were a well-disciplined fighting force.b. were trained in guerilla warfare.c. managed to take San Juan Hill unassisted.d. consisted primarily of Roosevelt's upper-class friends.e. were commanded by Colonel Leonard Wood.
The battleship Maine was officially sent to Cuba toa. provoke a war with Spain.b. protect and evacuate American citizens.c. offer a way for Cuban rebels to escape to Florida.d. stop rioting by the Cuban rebels.e. demonstrate American power to Spain.
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