Which of the following was NOT true of the Spanish-American War?

Treaty of Paris proposed the creation of a League of Nations

Which of the following was NOT an impact of the building of the Panama Canal?

an increase in immigration to America

What created a divide in the American Congress between the “irreconcilables”& “reservationists” on the League of Nations

Article X of the proposed League of Nations

Which of the following caused African American demographic patterns in the United States to shift during WWI?

more job opportunities in Northern cities

Putting down the Boxer Rebellion in China & the Open Door Policy were based based around American desire for What?

To freely trade with China without the interference of imperialistic Europe

Why was building the Panama Canal across Central America important to the U.S. Navy?

needed a faster way to reach its European allies, needed a faster way to travel among U.S. imperial possessions

How did technology make WWI different from previous conflicts?

destructive technology meant more casualties of war

What was the main purpose of the Great White Fleet’s journey around the globe from 1907 to 1909?

friendly visits to countries while also displaying America's new navy

What is the main reason that Americans rejected the League of Nations?

they feared it could lead to future U.S. involvement in European wars

How did the sinking of the Lusitania affect the course of World War I?

outraged Americans and turned public opinion against the Central Powers

Why was President Teddy Roosevelt awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the Treaty of Portsmouth?

it ended the Russo-Japanese War

Which of the following was true under the Espionage and Sedition Acts of 1917-1918?

criticism of government leaders or war policies was a crime

Which of the following best describes the main motive for the U.S. annexation of the Philippines?

provide the U.S. with a valuable naval base in the Pacific

Shortly after the U.S. victory in the Spanish-American War, U.S. forces did which of the following?

fought against an insurrection in the Philippines

Yellow journalists created support for the Spanish-American War by writing articles about which of the following?

sinking of the United States battleship Maine in Havana Harbor

Why did the United States government create the War Industries Board?

ensure that factories produced enough military supplies for the war

Which of the following was included in the Fourteen Points?

self-determination for all peoples

The Platt Amendment of 1901 provided for which of the following?

the United States' right to intervene in Cuba to maintain peace

Which of the following was the main goal of President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points?

promote international security and peace among nations

Which of the following was an effect of WWI on African Americans?

some combat roles in the fighting in Europe

Alfred T. Mahan argued which of the following?

if America wants to be seen as a great power we must invest in a navy

What was classified as an advantage of imperial power by pro-imperialists at the turn of the century?

chance to open new markets for surplus goods and to acquire raw materials

Why did Theodore Roosevelt support Panamanian revolutionaries in their fight against Colombia?

he wanted to build a canal through the Isthmus of Panama

Gains made by American women during World War I include which of the following?

increased support for women's right to vote

How did the end of World War I affect the economic opportunities available to women and African Americans?

it spelled the end of many economic opportunities for both groups

Which of the following was the MAIN cause of the events that ended with the American annexation of Hawaii?

actions of American sugar planters

Which of the following would be an example of “Big Stick” Diplomacy?

US sailing ships into Japan’s harbor in an attempt to open up trade

The war might have involved only two nations, Austria-Hungary and Serbia, if not for which of the following?

the outrage of American citizens over German submarine warfare

The de Lôme letter was controversial for which of the following reasons?

it described President McKinley as weak

Which of the following is true of Germany's notorious Zimmermann telegram?

proposed an alliance with Mexico if the USA declared war on Germany

Widespread support for the American war effort during World War I was promoted by which of the following?

Committee on Public Information

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1
Which of the following was NOT true of the Spanish-American War?
a debate ensued over whether or not to annex the Philippines post-war
Rough Riders became famous for their battles in Cuba
America came to control Guam and Puerto Rico
Treaty of Paris proposed the creation of a League of Nations
2
Which of the following was NOT an impact of the building of the Panama Canal?
an increase in trade around the world
many workers died of Yellow Fever
an increase in immigration to America
decreased travel time for the Navy
3
What created a divide in the American Congress between the “irreconcilables”& “reservationists” on the League of Nations
debate over whether the govt should help to stop the spread of influenza
Article X of the proposed League of Nations
the annexation of the Philippines
the vote over the Espionage and Sedition Acts
4
Which of the following caused African American demographic patterns in the United States to shift during WWI?
the availability of cheap farmland in the North
the closing of factories in the South
effects of the Civil Rights movement
more job opportunities in Northern cities
5
Putting down the Boxer Rebellion in China & the Open Door Policy were based based around American desire for What?
To freely trade with China without the interference of imperialistic Europe
to force the Chinese to give us land in order to build a canal
China had violated the Monroe Doctrine and Roosevelt Corollary
take revenge on China for its attacks on Naval ships in the Philippines
6
Why was building the Panama Canal across Central America important to the U.S. Navy?
needed to make money to build new ships
needed to prevent Spain from regaining control in Central America
needed a faster way to reach its European allies
needed a faster way to travel among U.S. imperial possessions
7
How did technology make WWI different from previous conflicts?
technology meant that generals were able to control the fighting fully
destructive technology meant more casualties of war
technology meant less men were required to fight in the war
destructive nature of the new weapons meant that war was over quickly
8
The majority of the funds used to support the American war effort in World War I were raised by
the sale of war bonds
loans from foreign nations
withholding taxes from wages and salaries
taxes on corporate profits
9
What was the main purpose of the Great White Fleet’s journey around the globe from 1907 to 1909?
friendly visits to countries while also displaying America's new navy
find the quickest routes in case of future war
convince Colombia to leave Panama
complete the annexation of Hawaii
10
Which of the following was NOT annexed as an outcome of the Treaty of Paris?
Guam
Puerto Rico
Cuba
the Philippines
11
Yellow fever a serious obstacle for building the Panama Canal. How did the U.S fix the problem?
by eradicating mosquitos
by bringing in more workers so work could continue
halting construction during the summer months
by finding a cure for Yellow Fever
12
What is the main reason that Americans rejected the League of Nations?
they did not want to help rebuild postwar Europe
they believed membership would burden the U.S. economy
they feared it could lead to future U.S. involvement in European wars
they objected to Germany being allowed to be a member
13
How did the sinking of the Lusitania affect the course of World War I?
increased the glamour associated with German U-boats
It was a major strategic loss for German shipping
outraged Americans and turned public opinion against the Central Powers
14
Why was President Teddy Roosevelt awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the Treaty of Portsmouth?
it forged an alliance between the U.S. and Mexico
it got the Japanese Empire to open itself up to trade
it ended the Russo-Japanese War
ended the segregation of Japanese students in American schools
15
What did the United States use to overcome the threat of German U-boats?
groups of guarded ships
a fleet of American submarines
airplanes
ships flying neutral flags
16
Which of the following was true under the Espionage and Sedition Acts of 1917-1918?
censorship was aimed more at regular Americans than at Socialists
criticism of government leaders or war policies was a crime
it provided for more Americans to be drafted into the armed forces
yellow press was declared unconstitutional
17
Which of the following best describes the main motive for the U.S. annexation of the Philippines?
increase the U.S. population by extending citizenship to Filipinos
provide the U.S. with a valuable naval base in the Pacific
provide the U.S. with a place to relocate its immigrant population
decrease the U.S. need to export raw materials for industrialization
18
The foreign policy of which of the following Presidents was known by the phrase “Speak softly and carry a big stick”?
Theodore Roosevelt
Harry S Truman
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
19
Shortly after the U.S. victory in the Spanish-American War, U.S. forces did which of the following?
launched a guerrilla war in Panama
surrendered Puerto Rico in the “Gentlemen’s Agreement.”
fought against an insurrection in the Philippines
returned control of Cuba to Spain
20
Yellow journalists created support for the Spanish-American War by writing articles about which of the following?
political popularity of William Jennings Bryan
efforts of the United States to control Mexico
sinking of the United States battleship Maine in Havana Harbor
destruction of United States sugar plantations by Hawaiians
21
Why did the United States government create the War Industries Board?
ensure that factories produced enough military supplies for the war
ensure that soldiers were receiving proper training before the war
ensure that young men registered for the military draft
to ensure that American citizens were supporting the war effort
22
Which of the following was included in the Fourteen Points?
the creation of the United Nations
self-determination for all peoples
economic aid for former German colonies
a ban on the use of poison gas in warfare
23
The Platt Amendment of 1901 provided for which of the following?
the United States' right to intervene in Cuba to maintain peace
the right of the U.S. to annex Cuba
the ability for the U.S. to trade with China
the construction of the Panama Canal
24
Which of the following was the main goal of President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points?
prevent Germany from being able to start another war in the future
promote international security and peace among nations
find and destroy radical communists, socialists, and anarchists
provide Americans with reasons why the U.S. should vote to enter WWI
25
Which of the following was an effect of WWI on African Americans?
some combat roles in the fighting in Europe
large scale migration to Southern urban centers
an end to segregation in the military
a reduction in job opportunities
26
Alfred T. Mahan argued which of the following?
naval bases are unnecessary for the protection of colonial possessions
if America wants to be seen as a great power we must invest in a navy
that imperialization is a drain on American resources and money
that land forces are more important than naval forces
27
The policy that kept the United States out of the war for three years was called what?
nationalism
the alliance system
neutrality
the convoy system
28
Which of the following helped lead to the Spanish-American war?
yellow journalism
the Boxer Rebellion
the Tampico incident
dollar diplomacy
29
What was classified as an advantage of imperial power by pro-imperialists at the turn of the century?
pro-imperialists rejected manifest destiny
the ability to make weaker countries stronger
chance to open new markets for surplus goods and to acquire raw materials
30
Why did Theodore Roosevelt support Panamanian revolutionaries in their fight against Colombia?
he cared about the well-being of Panamanians
the United States was at war with Spain
he wanted to build a canal through the Isthmus of Panama
the United States was at war with Colombia
31
What form of fighting led to a stalemate in the early years of World War I?
trench warfare
the use of poison gas
unrestricted submarine warfare
fighter planes
32
Gains made by American women during World War I include which of the following?
acceptance as full-fledged members of the U.S. Army
the beginnings of a movement for woman suffrage
increased support for women's right to vote
equal pay for equal work in many war industries
33
Once the U.S. entered World War I, how did the government build an army in a short amount of time?
by asking for volunteers
by appealing to the patriotism of Americans
by offering large signing bonuses
by establishing the draft
34
How did the end of World War I affect the economic opportunities available to women and African Americans?
it had little effect on either group
women gained jobs, but African Americans lost them
both groups enjoyed increased opportunities after the war
it spelled the end of many economic opportunities for both groups
35
Which of the following was the MAIN cause of the events that ended with the American annexation of Hawaii?
passage of the Teller Amendment
belief that America needed the islands for naval bases
actions of American sugar planters
purchase of control from Russia
36
Which of the following would be an example of “Big Stick” Diplomacy?
US trading openly with other nations
US investing financially in Latin American sugar crops
US sailing ships into Japan’s harbor in an attempt to open up trade
US attacking another nation in order to expand our borders
37
The war might have involved only two nations, Austria-Hungary and Serbia, if not for which of the following?
a desire to become more involved in the affairs of Europe
the outrage of American citizens over German submarine warfare
concern over the economies of Europe
a moral obligation to halt the refugee crisis in Belgium
38
The de Lôme letter was controversial for which of the following reasons?
it revealed that the Spanish had spies in Washington D.C.
it praised the sinking of the USS Maine
it mocked the U.S. armed forces as being incapable
it described President McKinley as weak
39
Which of the following is true of Germany's notorious Zimmermann telegram?
it warned the U.S. that Germany would resume its submarine warfare
Germany apologized for the sinking of the Lusitania
proposed an alliance with Mexico if the USA declared war on Germany
rejected the U.S. offer of a peace treaty
40
Widespread support for the American war effort during World War I was promoted by which of the following?
Committee on Public Information
Public Education Committee
Committee on Public Education

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