What did the Senate’s rejection of the Treaty of V do for the position of the US in theworld?

It turned the US toward isolationism.

Which of these was a result of the Spanish-American War?

The United States annexed the Philippines

How did U.S. entry into World War I affect the war?

U.S. soldiers and equipment weakened the Germans

The League of Nations was an organization that called for nations to

protect each other’s independence

How did Germans view the Treaty of Versailles?

They were bitter about the demands.

What was a contributing factor to the failure of the League of Nations?

The United States did not participate.

How did the rise of nationalism contribute to the growing unrest before the start of WWI?

Countries wanted to be rid of their foreign rulers

How would a canal through Panama benefit the United States?

It would allow the navy to better defend new US territories.

Why did American business leaders want to build an empire?

to gain control over more resources and create new markets

What did the Filipinos initially think about American involvement in the Philippines?

They believed the US would help them gain independence.

How did yellow journalism contribute to U.S. involvement in Cuba’s fight for independence?

Exaggerated news reports created sympathy for Cuba

How did the Spanish-American War affect the Philippines?

The US annexed the Philippines as an American territory

Why did the United States send a warship to Panama?

To help them win independence in exchange for the canal zone

Why did U.S. expansionists want to annex the Philippines?

It provided access to Chinese markets.

How did the Hawaiian Islands become part of the United States

The United States annexed Hawaii.

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1
Which of these words best describes President Woodrow Wilson before and after World War I?
imperialist
expansionist
abolitionist
isolationist
2
Why did some Americans object to expansionism?
Believed people in other countries couldn't learn US values.
They believed it was contrary to American values.
They feared it might cause revolutions abroad.
all of the above
3
What did the Senate’s rejection of the Treaty of V do for the position of the US in theworld?
It made the US the leader of the League of Nations
It made sure that the US remained an imperialist nation.
It turned the US toward isolationism.
It made the US the equal of all Allied nations.
4
Which of these was a result of the Spanish-American War?
Panama broke away from Columbia
The United States acquired Alaska.
Puerto Rico won its independence.
The United States annexed the Philippines
5
How did U.S. entry into World War I affect the war?
U.S. soldiers and equipment weakened the Germans
German men enlisted in record numbers
Germany quickly surrendered
Untrained forces and poor strategies lengthened the fighting
6
All of these were included under Wilson’s 14-point agreement following World War I except
reduction in weapon supplies.
new boundaries for European countries.
reparations from Germany
. the formation of an international association.
7
The League of Nations was an organization that called for nations to
protect each other’s independence
draw new boundaries based on self-determination.
increase the practice of free trade.
forbid countries from signing secret treaties.
8
How did Germans view the Treaty of Versailles?
They saw the benefit of surrendering their territory.
They felt they were treated fairly.
They were bitter about the demands.
They refused to accept the conditions of surrender
9
What was a contributing factor to the failure of the League of Nations?
European nations refused to join.
The United States did not participate.
The League did not have a permanent headquarters.
Germany demanded to be represented.
10
How did the rise of nationalism contribute to the growing unrest before the start of WWI?
Countries wanted to form coalitions between nations.
Countries wanted to isolate themselves from other nations.
Countries wanted to be rid of their foreign rulers
Countries attempted to increase their territory
11
How would a canal through Panama benefit the United States?
It would keep peace by dividing Panama into two parts.
It would strengthen the connection between the US and Europe
It would allow the navy to better defend new US territories.
Prevent Spain from meddling in the Western Hemisphere
12
The U.S. government was pressured to annex Hawaii by
mill owners.
coffee growers.
sugar planters.
shipping tycoons.
13
What did the United States hope to achieve through expansionism?
exploration of unknown lands
new markets for U.S. goods
. improved foreign relations
increased U.S. immigration
14
Why did American business leaders want to build an empire?
to learn about the customs and traditions of other peoples
to provide better lives for people living in poor countries
to increase the size and population of the United States
to gain control over more resources and create new markets
15
The battle cry “Remember the Maine!” preceded which event?
World War I
the Battle at Manila Bay
the Spanish-American War
Panamas revolution
16
What did the Filipinos initially think about American involvement in the Philippines?
They feared the US would help Spain keep its control.
They hoped the Americans would annex them
They believed the US would help them gain independence.
Thought the US was only interested in building an empire.
17
How did yellow journalism contribute to U.S. involvement in Cuba’s fight for independence?
Writers demanded that reporters held in Cuban jails be freed
Reporters wrote accurate accounts of the events in Cuba.
Sales of newspapers funded a revolution in Cuba.
Exaggerated news reports created sympathy for Cuba
18
How did the Spanish-American War affect the Philippines?
The US annexed the Philippines as an American territory
The Philippines finally gained its independence from Spain.
The Philippines became a U.S. state
Spain won and punished the Philippines for the rebellion.
19
The practice of building empires by taking control of the governments and economies
imperialism
mercantilism
yellow journalism
capitalism
20
Which of these contributed to the enormous loss of life during World War I?
the lack of leadership on both sides
the limited number of troops
the use of new weapons
. the superiority of Germany's navy
21
Which country won independence through a peace treaty with Spain?
Cuba
Philippines
Panama
Hawaii
22
Why did the United States send a warship to Panama?
to make Colombia turn Panama over to the US
to prevent Spain from interfering in its plans for a canal
To help them win independence in exchange for the canal zone
to force the people of Panama to give them the canal zone
23
Why did U.S. expansionists want to annex the Philippines?
It provided access to Chinese markets.
The Filipinos wanted to become U.S. citizens.
It was rich in natural resources.
The Filipinos and Americans had similar cultures.
24
Which group gained the most from the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914?
German sailors
West Indian canal workers
U.S. shipping lines
Colombian government
25
How did the Hawaiian Islands become part of the United States
The Hawaiian people chose to be part of the United States.
Hawaii was ceded by Spain.
Hawaii was purchased from Japan.
The United States annexed Hawaii.

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Questions 25

Answers

1
Which of these words best describes President Woodrow Wilson before and after World War I?
imperialist
expansionist
abolitionist
isolationist
2
Why did some Americans object to expansionism?
Believed people in other countries couldn't learn US values.
They believed it was contrary to American values.
They feared it might cause revolutions abroad.
all of the above
3
What did the Senate’s rejection of the Treaty of V do for the position of the US in theworld?
It made the US the leader of the League of Nations
It made sure that the US remained an imperialist nation.
It turned the US toward isolationism.
It made the US the equal of all Allied nations.
4
Which of these was a result of the Spanish-American War?
Panama broke away from Columbia
The United States acquired Alaska.
Puerto Rico won its independence.
The United States annexed the Philippines
5
How did U.S. entry into World War I affect the war?
U.S. soldiers and equipment weakened the Germans
German men enlisted in record numbers
Germany quickly surrendered
Untrained forces and poor strategies lengthened the fighting
6
All of these were included under Wilson’s 14-point agreement following World War I except
reduction in weapon supplies.
new boundaries for European countries.
reparations from Germany
. the formation of an international association.
7
The League of Nations was an organization that called for nations to
protect each other’s independence
draw new boundaries based on self-determination.
increase the practice of free trade.
forbid countries from signing secret treaties.
8
How did Germans view the Treaty of Versailles?
They saw the benefit of surrendering their territory.
They felt they were treated fairly.
They were bitter about the demands.
They refused to accept the conditions of surrender
9
What was a contributing factor to the failure of the League of Nations?
European nations refused to join.
The United States did not participate.
The League did not have a permanent headquarters.
Germany demanded to be represented.
10
How did the rise of nationalism contribute to the growing unrest before the start of WWI?
Countries wanted to form coalitions between nations.
Countries wanted to isolate themselves from other nations.
Countries wanted to be rid of their foreign rulers
Countries attempted to increase their territory
11
How would a canal through Panama benefit the United States?
It would keep peace by dividing Panama into two parts.
It would strengthen the connection between the US and Europe
It would allow the navy to better defend new US territories.
Prevent Spain from meddling in the Western Hemisphere
12
The U.S. government was pressured to annex Hawaii by
mill owners.
coffee growers.
sugar planters.
shipping tycoons.
13
What did the United States hope to achieve through expansionism?
exploration of unknown lands
new markets for U.S. goods
. improved foreign relations
increased U.S. immigration
14
Why did American business leaders want to build an empire?
to learn about the customs and traditions of other peoples
to provide better lives for people living in poor countries
to increase the size and population of the United States
to gain control over more resources and create new markets
15
The battle cry “Remember the Maine!” preceded which event?
World War I
the Battle at Manila Bay
the Spanish-American War
Panamas revolution
16
What did the Filipinos initially think about American involvement in the Philippines?
They feared the US would help Spain keep its control.
They hoped the Americans would annex them
They believed the US would help them gain independence.
Thought the US was only interested in building an empire.
17
How did yellow journalism contribute to U.S. involvement in Cuba’s fight for independence?
Writers demanded that reporters held in Cuban jails be freed
Reporters wrote accurate accounts of the events in Cuba.
Sales of newspapers funded a revolution in Cuba.
Exaggerated news reports created sympathy for Cuba
18
How did the Spanish-American War affect the Philippines?
The US annexed the Philippines as an American territory
The Philippines finally gained its independence from Spain.
The Philippines became a U.S. state
Spain won and punished the Philippines for the rebellion.
19
The practice of building empires by taking control of the governments and economies
imperialism
mercantilism
yellow journalism
capitalism
20
Which of these contributed to the enormous loss of life during World War I?
the lack of leadership on both sides
the limited number of troops
the use of new weapons
. the superiority of Germany's navy
21
Which country won independence through a peace treaty with Spain?
Cuba
Philippines
Panama
Hawaii
22
Why did the United States send a warship to Panama?
to make Colombia turn Panama over to the US
to prevent Spain from interfering in its plans for a canal
To help them win independence in exchange for the canal zone
to force the people of Panama to give them the canal zone
23
Why did U.S. expansionists want to annex the Philippines?
It provided access to Chinese markets.
The Filipinos wanted to become U.S. citizens.
It was rich in natural resources.
The Filipinos and Americans had similar cultures.
24
Which group gained the most from the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914?
German sailors
West Indian canal workers
U.S. shipping lines
Colombian government
25
How did the Hawaiian Islands become part of the United States
The Hawaiian people chose to be part of the United States.
Hawaii was ceded by Spain.
Hawaii was purchased from Japan.
The United States annexed Hawaii.