During WWI, what was Pres. Wilson’s purpose in outlining the Fourteen Points?

suggesting a peace plan to prevent future wars

The Great Migration during World War I refers to the movement of

African Americans to northern cities to find work

Roosevelt's Big Stick Policy in Latin America was best characterized by his

belief US was obligated to be an international police force

Explosion of USS Maine and the practice of yellow journalism played a significant role in the

public’s support for the Spanish-American War

After World War I, a “return to normalcy” was most clearly demonstrated by

opposition to joining the League of Nations

Critics of the actions shown in this cartoon claimed President Theodore Roosevelt was

following a policy of imperialism

“..no chance of progress and reform in an admin. in which war plays the principal part..”means

continued peace would be best for the Progressive movement

A major result of the Spanish-American War (1898) was that the United States

assumed a more prominent role in world affairs

In the 1890s, the main goal of those who supported United States imperialism was to

obtain overseas markets and naval bases

Which event most influenced President Woodrow Wilson’s decision to enter World War I?

renewal of unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany

The Roosevelt Corollary (1904) to the Monroe Doctrine proclaimed the right of the US to

intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American nations

Which action was a result of the other three?

United States entry into World War I

Wilson’s Fourteen Points plan for peace after World War 1 included all of the following EXCEPT

Repayment of all Allied war expenses by Germany

The cartoon illustrates the actions of President Theodore Roosevelt in

securing the land to build the Panama Canal

Which action by Germany prompted the United States to enter World War I?

resuming unrestricted submarine warfare

The “clear and present danger” ruling by Supreme Court in Schenck v US (1919) had the effect of

limiting freedom of speech during wartime

During World War I, President Woodrow Wilson used his wartime powers to

increase government control of the economy

Pres. Woodrow Wilson’s policy strict neutrality during the early yrs of WW I was challenged by

German violations of freedom of the seas

As a result of the Spanish-American War, the US saw the need to build the Panama Canal because

the US navy could then move more quickly between oceans

What was one characteristic of American imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

acquiring territory to promote econ. and strategic interests

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1
During WWI, what was Pres. Wilson’s purpose in outlining the Fourteen Points?
suggesting a peace plan to prevent future wars
asking Congress for additional funding for the war effort
proposing war crimes trials for leaders of enemy nations
calling for military alliances against aggressor nations
2
The Great Migration during World War I refers to the movement of
refugees fleeing from eastern Europe to the United States
communists deported to Russia as undesirable aliens
African Americans to northern cities to find work
factory workers from the Northeast to the Sun Belt
3
Roosevelt's Big Stick Policy in Latin America was best characterized by his
belief that Euro. nations had right to maintain colonies
rejection of the Monroe Doctrine
recognition of freedom new nations in the Eastern Hemisphere
belief US was obligated to be an international police force
4
Explosion of USS Maine and the practice of yellow journalism played a significant role in the
acquisition of Florida
public’s support for the Spanish-American War
purchase of Alaska
creation of the Open Door policy
5
After World War I, a “return to normalcy” was most clearly demonstrated by
ending farm subsidies under the Agricultural Adjustment Act
rejection of disarmament agreements
opposition to joining the League of Nations
reducing tariff rates on imported goods
6
Critics of the actions shown in this cartoon claimed President Theodore Roosevelt was
causing environmental damage
following a policy of imperialism
producing major trade deficits with China
requiring massive tax increases
7
“..no chance of progress and reform in an admin. in which war plays the principal part..”means
the United States should enter World War I immediately
continued peace would be best for the Progressive movement
US will require a change in leadership if it goes to war
reform movements are strengthened by war
8
A major result of the Spanish-American War (1898) was that the United States
gave up control of territories outside the West. Hemisphere
assumed a more prominent role in world affairs
adopted a policy of isolationism
increased foreign aid to European allies
9
These 1898 headlines are best understood as an example of
isolationist policies
public opinion polling
yellow journalism
political advertising
10
In the 1890s, the main goal of those who supported United States imperialism was to
bring self-government to areas under United States control
defend against attacks by enemy nations
obtain overseas markets and naval bases
spread democracy to Africa and Latin America
11
Which event most influenced President Woodrow Wilson’s decision to enter World War I?
assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
defeat of Russia by Germany
renewal of unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany
raids by Mexico on the southwestern United States
12
The Roosevelt Corollary (1904) to the Monroe Doctrine proclaimed the right of the US to
determine the border between Alaska and Canada
intervene in the internal affairs of Latin American nations
promote democracy in Africa
impose trade restrictions on European imports
13
The United States tried to avoid involvement in World War I by following a policy of
economic boycotts
military preparedness
collective security
neutrality
14
Which action was a result of the other three?
United States entry into World War I
United States loans to Allied nations
Germany’s policy of unrestricted submarine warfare
interception of the Zimmermann Note
15
Wilson’s Fourteen Points plan for peace after World War 1 included all of the following EXCEPT
Lower tariffs to promote free trade
Repayment of all Allied war expenses by Germany
The creation of an international peacekeeping organization
Across-the-board reductions in majority military weapons
16
The cartoon illustrates the actions of President Theodore Roosevelt in
securing the land to build the Panama Canal
improving diplomatic relations with Latin American nations
ending the war between Russia and Japan
leading troops in the Spanish-American War
17
Which action by Germany prompted the United States to enter World War I?
forming an alliance with Austria-Hungary
attacking British shipping
resuming unrestricted submarine warfare
invading France
18
Geographic feature most influenced ability of US to protect mainland from attack during WWI?
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Great Lakes
Atlantic Ocean
19
The United States government published these World War I posters to encourage Americans to
conserve scarce resources for the military
invest in the war effort
increase military enlistments
reduce the use of consumer goods
20
The “clear and present danger” ruling by Supreme Court in Schenck v US (1919) had the effect of
preventing the wartime internment of citizens
prohibiting the president from implementing a military draft
restricting the formation of defense alliances
limiting freedom of speech during wartime
21
During World War I, President Woodrow Wilson used his wartime powers to
grant all women the right to vote
increase government control of the economy
win passage of quota acts
expand freedom of the press
22
Pres. Woodrow Wilson’s policy strict neutrality during the early yrs of WW I was challenged by
German violations of freedom of the seas
attacks by Mexicans on United States border towns
British disrespect for the Roosevelt corollary
the refusal of the League of Nations to supply peacekeepers
23
The purpose of these headlines was to build public support for
an end to the policy of imperialism
the annexation of Cuba
efforts to defend the Panama Canal
the war against Spain
24
As a result of the Spanish-American War, the US saw the need to build the Panama Canal because
the US navy could then move more quickly between oceans
new colonies had been acquired in Africa
US railroads could not transport enough manufactured goods
Spanish opposition to the canal had ended
25
What was one characteristic of American imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
acquiring territory to promote econ. and strategic interests
supporting independence movements in Africa
rejecting the use of military force to gain colonies
avoiding involvement with nations in East Asia

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