When was the Declaration of Independence signed: July 4, 1776. Which treaty marked the end of the Revolutionary War: Treaty of Paris. Which battle was the beginning of the American Revolution: Lexington and Concord. Which battle was the end of the Revolutionary War: Yorktown. Reporters used yellow journalism to share with the public the terrible atrocities committed against the Cubans by ___________________: Spain. Why is the Spanish American War referred to as a “splendid little war?” SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: . In which year did Nevada become a state: 1864. Which of the following are reasons for U.S. expansionism? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY: The U.S. wanted to compete with Europe for power and natural resources.. Which of the following terms is best described as “the policy of extending the rule or authority of one nation over others by territorial acquisition or through economic or political dominance?”: Imperialism