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Unit 3 Exam Review
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1
What incident sparked the Spanish-American War?
The sinking of the USS Maine
The invasion of Cuba
The Treaty of Paris
The Battle of Manila Bay
2
What event led to Hawaii becoming part of the United States in 1893?
A democratic vote by Hawaiian citizens
A natural disaster
An overthrow of Queen Lili'uokalani by American planters and businessmen
A peaceful transition of power
3
Which of the following was an Economic cause (or justification) of New Imperialism?
New medicines
National security
Spread Christianity
Raw materials or Resources
4
What period of political and social unrest followed World War I?
The Gilded Age
The Great Depression
The Red Scare
The Progressive Era
5
Who led the Filipino resistance against U.S. rule?
José Martí
Theodore Roosevelt
Pancho Villa
Emilio Aguinaldo
6
What term describes the sensationalist reporting style used by newspapers during the Spanish-American War?
Yellow journalism
Propaganda journalism
War journalism
Red journalism
7
Which event in 1917 made World War I appear as a struggle between democracy and autocracy?
The sinking of the Lusitania
The Bolshevik Revolution
The Palmer Raids
The Zimmerman Telegram
8
What was the rallying cry after the explosion of the USS Maine?
"Make the world safe for democracy!"
"No taxation without representation!"
"Remember the Maine, to Hell with Spain!"
"Give me liberty or give me death!"
9
What was the main argument of isolationists during WWI?
The U.S. should join the Central Powers
The U.S. should avoid foreign conflicts
The U.S. should expand its empire
The U.S. should support only Britain
10
What was the Zimmerman Telegram?
A secret message from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance
A German surrender document
A peace agreement between Britain and Germany
A speech by President Wilson
11
What was Germany's policy that contributed to U.S. entry into WWI?
Limited naval engagement
Defensive land warfare
Unrestricted submarine warfare
Restricted air warfare
12
What territory was ceded to the United States as part of the Spanish-American War and remains a U.S. commonwealth today?
Hawaii
Guam
Philippines
Puerto Rico
13
Which nations were part of the Allied Powers in World War I?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
Italy, Spain, and China
The U.S., Mexico, and Japan
Britain, France, and Russia
14
Which U.S. action resulted in the overthrow of Queen Lili‘uokalani?
The passage of the Monroe Doctrine
The signing of the Treaty of Paris
The establishment of the Panama Canal
The annexation of Hawaii
15
Who led the Filipino resistance against American colonization?
William McKinley
Queen Lili'uokalani
Joseph Pulitzer
Emilio Aguinaldo
16
What was the "White Man’s Burden"?
A military strategy during World War I
A belief that imperialism was a moral duty
A movement for racial equality
A call for war with Spain
17
What was President Wilson's stated reason for entering WWI?
. To make the world safe for democracy
To support Britain exclusively
To protect American business interests
To gain new territories
18
What was the stance of isolationists in the U.S. before World War I?
They wanted to maintain neutrality
They supported U.S. involvement in the war
They encouraged military alliances
They called for an immediate invasion of Germany
19
What was the primary goal of the Hawaiian League in the 19th century?
To promote Hawaiian independence by strengthening native leadership
To support King Kalākaua in preserving Hawaiian culture and sovereignty
To increase the political power of US businessmen and landowners
establish a government that gave all Hawaiians equal political rights
20
How did the Espionage and Sedition Acts impact American citizens?
They encouraged public protests against the war
They restricted free speech and criticism of the war
They required all men to enlist in the military
They expanded voting rights
21
What did Germany promise Mexico in the Zimmerman Telegram?
A trade alliance with Japan
Help in reclaiming lost territories in the U.S.
Protection from British invasion
Weapons to fight Spain
22
What best describes the key differences between Old Imperialism (1450--1750) and New Imperialism (1870--1914)?
Old: led by industrialized nations, New: led by medieval kingdoms
Old :searching for new trade routes, New: controlling entire territories
Old : direct political control; New: cultural exchanges and trading.
Old: spread democracy; New: economic partnerships
23
What was the inciting event that kicked off World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The rise of the Ottoman Empire
The success of the League of Nations
The spread of democracy in Europe
24
What event led to the United States acquiring Puerto Rico?
The Panama Canal Treaty
The Treaty of Versailles
The Louisiana Purchase
The Spanish-American War
25
What were the Palmer Raids?
U.S. military attacks on Germany
Government raids targeting suspected radicals and communists
A series of peace talks in Europe
A strategy to capture enemy spies
26
How much did the United States pay Spain for the Philippines in the Treaty of Paris?
$25 million
$10 million
$15 million
$20 million
27
Which newspapers were known for their sensationalist reporting during the Spanish-American War?
The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Miami Herald
The Boston Globe and The Los Angeles Times
The New York Journal and The New York World
The Washington Post and The Chicago Tribune
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How did yellow journalism contribute to the Spanish-American War?
It spread exaggerated stories to provoke public support for war
It discouraged American expansion
It encouraged neutrality
It promoted peace talks between Spain and the U.S.
29
What was a major factor that contributed to rising anti-immigrant sentiment in the U.S. during this period?
A decline in industrial jobs
The widespread acceptance of anarchist ideology
Increased immigration from Northern and Western Europe
The belief that immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe were inferior
30
Which groups made up the Allied Powers in WWI?
Britain, France, Russia
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
United States, Japan, Italy
Spain, Portugal, Greece
31
What are some lasting effects of U.S. annexation on Native Hawaiians today?
land dispossession, economic struggles, cultural loss
They no longer seek political or cultural recognition.
Native Hawaiians have full political control and sovereignty
increased representation of Native Hawaiians in government
32
What was the Red Scare?
A fear of communist influence in the U.S.
A movement for workers' rights
A campaign to support the Bolshevik Revolution
A battle strategy in World War 1
33
Which of the following best describes the Hawaiian Islands prior to European contact?
A unified kingdom ruled by a single monarchy for centuries (100s of years)
islands ruled by individual islands chiefs and then a shared crown
A chain of barely populated islands with little political organization
A colony controlled by China for its strategic location
34
What war followed the U.S. acquisition of the Philippines?
The Russo-Japanese War
The Spanish-American War
The Mexican-American War
The Philippine-American War
35
What were the Palmer Raids?
Arrests of suspected communists and radicals
Military attacks on foreign soil
Raids on illegal alcohol during Prohibition
Attacks on labor unions
36
Why did the U.S. enter World War I?
To acquire new colonies
To prevent Japan from invading the Philippines
Due to German submarine attacks and the Zimmerman Telegram
To support Germany against Britain
37
Who was imprisoned for speaking out against World War I?
Joseph Pulitzer
Woodrow Wilson
Eugene V. Debs
William Randolph Hearst
38
What was the Zimmerman Telegram?
A peace proposal from Germany to the United States
A Russian declaration of withdrawal from WWI
A German proposal to Mexico offering territorial gains for joining the war
A secret alliance between Britain and France
39
Which poem represented the paternalistic attitude toward imperialism?
"Remember the Maine"
"The American Way"
"The White Man's Burden"
"The Imperial March"
40
Which of the following was a major cause of The Great War (WWI)?
Militarization of European Empires
All of the above
Imperialistic competition
Nationalism
41
What was one major consequence of the Palmer Raids?
The Supreme Court ruled them constitutional.
The government increased deportations under the Espionage and Sedition Acts
Palmer gained widespread public support and has a upstanding reputation
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) was formed.
42
What was one consequence of the Philippine-American War?
Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos died
The war led to the U.S. withdrawing from the Pacific
The U.S. lost control of Puerto Rico
The Philippines gained independence immediately
43
Why was the trial of Sacco and Vanzetti controversial?
They were found not guilty but deported
They were leaders of a major communist revolution
They were convicted despite weak evidence and political bias
They were guilty of espionage
44
What legislation restricted free speech during World War I?
The Sedition Act and Espionage Act
The Freedom Act
The Patriot Act
The Liberty Act
45
Which of the following contributed to concerns that Sacco and Vanzetti did not receive a fair trial?
The judge and jury foreman made prejudicial remarks against the men
The men were forced to confess to the crime under pressure
There was no forensic evidence presented at trial
Both men were denied the right to legal representation
46
Which two Italian immigrants became symbols of anti-radical sentiment?
Sacco and Vanzetti
Palmer and Debs
Hearst and Pulitzer
Lenin and Trotsky
47
What territories did the U.S. gain after the Spanish-American War?
Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
Alaska, Hawaii, and the Philippines
Panama, Puerto Rico, and Guam
Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic
48
Which of the following was a Humanitarian/Religious cause (or justification) of New Imperialism?
ideas of superiority like those explained in the White Man’s Burden
Nationalism
Transportation developments
Need for markets
49
What was a major motivation for American imperialism in the late 19th century?
Protecting Native American lands
Economic interests and strategic concerns
Expanding democracy in Europe
Ending the Transatlantic Slave Trade
