According to the Zimmermann telegram, if Mexico allied with Germany, Germany would

help Mexico regain Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.

What was the MOST significant different between the Treaty of Versailles and Wilsons 14 points?

Germany was severely punished and forced to pay reparations

Which of the following is NOT true about WW1?

Government became less involved in directing the economy

Americans were not able to remain neutral during WW1 mainly because..

Nations interfered with the US right to freedom of the seas.

Why is the Spanish-American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in U.S. history?

It revealed that the United States had become a world power.

Which of the following was NOT a reason the US sided with Cuba in the Spanish American War?

The Spanish stole the Philippines from the US

What was one of the arguments used in FAVOR of foreign policy changes during the late 1800's?

US industries need raw materials and markets found overseas.

Which of the following was NOT a reason why US wanted to build the Panama Canal?

Improved defense from German unrestricted submarine warfare

Which of the following most directly influenced the trends shown in the graph?

introduction of installment plans

Which of the following lists of terms and events is in the correct chronological order?

Expansionism, WW1, Isolationism

President T.Roosevelt sent the "Great White Fleet" to accomplish which foreign policy goal?

Demonstration of US ability to defend its global interests

Which of the following BEST describes how Imperialism lead to World War 1?

European nations were eager to gain control of territory

Which statement best supports the view that US went to war with Spain for humanitarian reasons

Teller Amendment promised that US wouldn't annex Cuba

Which statement BEST describes the primary motive of the US to construct the Panama Canal?

Create a shipping link between the atlantic + pacific ocean

Which of the following BEST describes the home-front experience of many Americans during WW1?

The production of some consumer goods was limited or stopped

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1
Which term is does the image best represent?
Dawes Plan
Zimmerman Telegram
Roosevelt Corollary
Treaty of Portsmouth
2
According to the Zimmermann telegram, if Mexico allied with Germany, Germany would
send troops to help support Cuban independence.
prevent the United States from taking control of Mexico.
help Mexico regain Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona.
help Mexico take control of Central America.
3
What was the MOST significant different between the Treaty of Versailles and Wilsons 14 points?
The league of nations was not included in the Treaty
Germany was severely punished and forced to pay reparations
It required US, England and Japan to limit their battleships
There was no clause ending unrestricted submarine warfare
4
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the economic "Boom" in the 1920's
Increased government spending
Improved production techniques
An increase in debt and installment plans
An increase in prices
5
Which of the following is NOT true about WW1?
government jailed or deported critics of US entry into war
Bonds were sold to generate money for the War
American officially remained neutral until the last year
Government became less involved in directing the economy
6
Americans were not able to remain neutral during WW1 mainly because..
US military alliances required the nation to fight.
President Wilson was a isolationist
Nations interfered with the US right to freedom of the seas.
US newspapers encouraged a policy of imperialist expansion.
7
Why is the Spanish-American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in U.S. history?
It marked the first American victory over a European power.
showed support for the European economic interests in Asia.
It revealed that the United States had become a world power.
demonstrated the need for better communications in wartime
8
Which of the following was NOT a reason the US sided with Cuba in the Spanish American War?
Yellow Journalism
The sinking of the USS Maine
The Spanish stole the Philippines from the US
Americans sympathized with Cubans struggle for independence
9
What was one of the arguments used in FAVOR of foreign policy changes during the late 1800's?
Imperial expansion threatens to bring the US into conflict
Colonial peoples weren't evolved enough to adopt US system
system of imperialism is contrary to US democratic ideals
US industries need raw materials and markets found overseas.
10
Which of the following was NOT a reason why US wanted to build the Panama Canal?
Panamanian rebels allowed it to be build for a cheap price
Best way to cut travel time to open markets in China
Improved defense from German unrestricted submarine warfare
Provided security and protection from invaders
11
Which of the following most directly influenced the trends shown in the graph?
introduction of installment plans
the reduction of US tariffs
Expansion of Harlem Renaissance
Low taxes for the wealthy
12
Which of the following lists of terms and events is in the correct chronological order?
Isolationism, WW1, Expansionism
Mobilization, Annexation of Cuba, Dawes Plan
Expansionism, WW1, Isolationism
Zimmerman Letter, Panama Canal constructed, economic boom
13
Which of the following is most related to foreign policy?
14 points
War bonds
Demobilization
War industries board
14
President T.Roosevelt sent the "Great White Fleet" to accomplish which foreign policy goal?
Defend the convoys traveling to England and France
Repair the US international reputation following war
Establishment of overseas coaling stations for the US Navy
Demonstration of US ability to defend its global interests
15
Which of the following BEST describes how Imperialism lead to World War 1?
European nations were eager to decrease military spending
Europeans were eager to show their military power
European nations all felt that their nation was superior
European nations were eager to gain control of territory
16
Which statement best supports the view that US went to war with Spain for humanitarian reasons
Philippines were given independence after the war
Woodrow Wilson's 14 points
Teller Amendment promised that US wouldn't annex Cuba
Many feared colonies would become a cheap source labor
17
Which statement BEST describes the primary motive of the US to construct the Panama Canal?
expanding US territories in Latin America
improving trade relations with Panama
creating a barrier between central America and South America
Create a shipping link between the atlantic + pacific ocean
18
Which of the following BEST describes the home-front experience of many Americans during WW1?
A shortage of farmworkers resulted in the Great Migration
There were severe shortages of basic economic commodities
US economy experienced a "Boom" after regulation was reduced
The production of some consumer goods was limited or stopped
19
What did rejection of the league of nations and high tariffs all point to during the 1920s?
Increasing isolationism
Increasing internationalism
Increasing imperialism
Increasing militarism

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