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11.55 U.S. Imperialism and the Spanish American War Worksheet

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U.S. Imperialism and the Spanish-American War: Choose the strategic, economic, ideological, humanitarian, or media-related factor that best explains U.S. expansionism, the Spanish-American War, and debates over empire. Aligned to Broad national and selected state U.S. History alignment: C3 Framework; CCSS Literacy in History/Social Studies 11-12; AP U.S. History; NAEP U.S. History; selected CA, NY, MA, FL, and TX frameworks where applicable. 11.55 - U.S. Imperialism and the Spanish-American War: Choose the strategic, economic, ideological, humanitarian, or media-related factor that best explains U.S. expansionism, the Spanish-American War, and debates over empire. Standards references: C3 D2.His.14-16.9-12; C3 D2.Geo.7-12.9-12; CCSS RH.11-12.1, RH.11-12.8; APUSH Period 7; NAEP Theme 4; CA HSS 11.4; NY 11.6; FL SS.912.A.4; TEKS 113.41(c)(4).

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which synthesis best fits the skill's focus on U.S. expansionism, the Spanish-American War, and debates over empire?

AStrategic, economic, ideological, humanitarian, and media-related factors converged, while Americans disagreed over whether empire fit U.S. ideals

BOnly one factor mattered, and Americans had no debate after victory

CThe war had no connection to Cuba, Spain, newspapers, or empire

DThe United States rejected overseas power and returned all territories to Spain

Solution & Explanation:The best synthesis recognizes multiple causes and the major debate over whether imperial rule was compatible with U.S. principles.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Which interpretation best links the Platt Amendment and the Insular Cases?

ABoth ended U.S. influence in the Caribbean and Pacific

BBoth guaranteed immediate statehood to all territories

CBoth showed how the United States could exercise power beyond the states without granting full equality or sovereignty

DBoth were newspaper slogans used before the Maine exploded

Solution & Explanation:The Platt Amendment limited Cuban sovereignty, while the Insular Cases shaped unequal territorial incorporation; together they reveal empire without full equality.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Why did the phrase 'Does the Constitution follow the flag?' become important after the Spanish-American War?

AAmericans debated whether newspapers could print maps

BAmericans debated whether constitutional rights automatically applied in newly acquired territories

CAmericans debated whether Spain could join the United States

DAmericans debated whether Cuba caused the Civil War

Solution & Explanation:The phrase captured debate over constitutional rights and territorial status after overseas acquisitions.

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