History Quiz Review Ch. 9

A person who leaves his own country to make his home in another country is called:

What was the meeting that established time zones around the world?

Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders were an important part of the most important battle of the Spanish American War

Before he became president, Theodore Roosevelt was sent to set up government in the Philippines

The most important battle of the Spanish American War was the Battle of San Jacinto

Ellis Island was the entry port for immigrants on the East Coast of the United States

What was the name of the ship that exploded, leading America to declare war against Spain?

The strip of land connecting North America and South America was called the Isthmus of Panama

What was the name of the organization started by Clara Barton that helps in times of war and natural disaster?

The deadliest natural disaster in history was a hurricane in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Which country did NOT become a territory of the United States as a result of the Spanish American war?

Billy Sunday was an evangelist that started a Sunday school movement in Chicago

Which evangelist was a former baseball player?

Coney Island was the amusement park known as "A poor man's paradise."

What was the purpose of the Spanish-American War?

Which Admiral was sent to the Philippines to capture or destroy the Spanish-Pacific fleet?

Which military man helped protect workers on the Panama Canal from mosquitoes carrying disease?

What was the location of the large earthquake that caused severe fires that destroyed the city?

The Chinese Inclusion Act was written to prevent Asian laborers from entering the United States