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.

How did the Hawaiian Islands become part of the United States

The United States annexed Hawaii.

Why did American business leaders want to build an empire?

to gain control over more resources and create new markets

How did Germans view the Treaty of Versailles?

They were bitter about the demands.

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

It provided access to Chinese markets.

Why did the United States send a warship to Panama?

To help them win independence in exchange for the canal zone

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

U.S. soldiers and equipment weakened the Germans

How did the Spanish-American War affect the Philippines?

The US annexed the Philippines as an American territory

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

The United States did not participate.

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

protect each other’s independence

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.

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

They believed the US would help them gain independence.

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

The United States annexed the Philippines

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

Exaggerated news reports created sympathy for Cuba

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

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