1898 and the Spanish American War was a turning point for the U.S. because...

it began its imperialist movement.

Groups responsible for annexation of Hawaii....

Wealthy American plantation owners

The Zimmermann Note proposed

that in case of war, Mexico join with Germany against the United States.

Why was the ruling in the Supreme Court case Schenck v. United States significant in the history of free speech?

Upheld Sedition Act limited free speech in case of clear and present danger

What was the main role of U.S. women who served in Europe during World War I?

providing medical care to wounded soldiers

Which factor caused the rapid escalation (spread) of the war?

the elaborate system of alliances between European nations

Which factor explains the rise of isolationist sentiment in the United States following World War I?

lack of satisfaction over the outcome of the war

During the late 1910s, the U.S. government engaged in a propaganda effort in order to do which of the following?

justify entering World War I on the side of the Allies

Which feature of the Treaty of Versailles created the greatest resistance to ratification among U.S. Senators?

provisions that could draw the US into future international conflicts

Which of the following factors caused business owners to support U.S. imperialism?

good diplomacy would earn access to more raw materials and other markets

Why did industrialists support American expansion overseas?

to find markets to consume American surplus crops and commodities

As a result of the Spanish American War Cuba became independent and the U.S. ....

gained territories: Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam.

The decisions made at the Paris Peace Conference were mainly shaped by

desire to punish Germany and territorial interests of France and Britain.

proposed to only aid countries with similar values as the US

Which of the following describes a military motivation for the United States to complete the Panama Canal?

faster travel from US territories in the Pacific and Caribbean

The use of trench warfare had which of these effects on World War I?

conquering new territory was difficult

What were the underlying causes of WWI?

Militarism, Imperialism, Alliances

policy of using economic power to gain influence

What event was the catalyst that started WWI?

The assassination of the heir to the Austrian throne

Which of the following presented the biggest obstacle to the workers who built the Panama Canal?

mosquitoes and tropical diseases

How did African American civil rights leaders respond to the United States' entry into World War I?

protested against racial segregation in the military

What was the goal of the War Industries Board during World War I?

to regulate industries related to the war effort

Women fought for temperance which led to prohibition...What is temperance about?

banning of all alcohol related activities.

Which of these was one of the economic consequences of the demobilization that followed World War I?

labor market was flooded with returning soldiers

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1
1898 and the Spanish American War was a turning point for the U.S. because...
it lost the Spanish American War.
it began its imperialist movement.
it became isolationist.
it became the world's richest nation.
2
Muckrakers and yellow journalism was partially responsible for ....
Panama Canal
Spanish American War
WWI
The Monroe Doctrine
3
Groups responsible for annexation of Hawaii....
Dole family
American missionaries
Hawaiian natives
Wealthy American plantation owners
4
The Zimmermann Note proposed
that in case of war, Mexico join with Germany against the United States.
that Germany declare war on the United States.
an attack on the United States by Germany.
an invasion of the United States by Mexico.
5
Why was the ruling in the Supreme Court case Schenck v. United States significant in the history of free speech?
Declared the Espionage Act unconstitutional
Declared the Selective Service Act unconstitutional
Upheld Sedition Act limited free speech in case of clear and present danger
Forced people to buy war bonds to support the war effort
6
What was the main role of U.S. women who served in Europe during World War I?
working in munitions factories
providing medical care to wounded soldiers
caring for refugees displaced by the fighting
transporting food and ammunition to the front lines
7
Which factor caused the rapid escalation (spread) of the war?
minority revolutions against oppressive regimes
the social diversity of the United States
the establishment of multiethnic empires
the elaborate system of alliances between European nations
8
Which factor explains the rise of isolationist sentiment in the United States following World War I?
focus on the recession that followed the end of the war
lack of satisfaction over the outcome of the war
the failure of the United States to acquire any colonies
the writings of yellow journalists
9
During the late 1910s, the U.S. government engaged in a propaganda effort in order to do which of the following?
justify entering World War I on the side of the Allies
hide civil rights violations of German- and Japanese-Americans
generate support for joining the League of Nations
explain why the United States should remain neutral
10
What was one way that the federal government helped pay for the war effort during World War I?
cutting non-essential services
selling government bonds
borrowing money from the Allies
nationalizing critical industries
11
Which statement is true about the use of airplanes in the beginning of World War I?
used to disperse chemical gas on enemy trenches
armed with machine guns for aerial combat
used to deploy bombs on enemy cities
used for gathering information
12
Law making it illegal to make false statements about the military or the government during WWI
Sedition Act
Espionage Act
Selective Service Act
Volstead Act
13
Which feature of the Treaty of Versailles created the greatest resistance to ratification among U.S. Senators?
failure to punish Germany severely enough
requirement that the US contribute funds to help rebuild Europe
provisions that could draw the US into future international conflicts
requirement for high levels of disarmament by both sides
14
Which of the following factors caused business owners to support U.S. imperialism?
good diplomacy would earn access to more raw materials and other markets
wanted to flood other markets with US goods
no labor regulations in other countries
significant tax breaks
15
What policy did the U.S. government use to increase the size of the military after the United States entered WWI?
Sedition Act
Espionage Act
Selective Service Act
War Industries Board
16
Why did industrialists support American expansion overseas?
to find markets to consume American surplus crops and commodities
to acquire needed territories to compete with Japan's overseas expansion
to gain colonies for military bases
to acquire raw materials for increased manufacturing
17
As a result of the Spanish American War Cuba became independent and the U.S. ....
made Hawaii a state.
gained territories: Cuba, Japan, Samoa.
gained territories: Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam.
lost territories: Oregon, New Mexico.
18
The decisions made at the Paris Peace Conference were mainly shaped by
Wilson's idealism and doctrine of national self-determination.
the determination to end colonialism.
the goal of forming new nations based in ethnicity.
desire to punish Germany and territorial interests of France and Britain.
19
Moral diplomacy was
proposed to only aid countries with similar values as the US
staying out of other countries affairs
policy of using economic power to gain influence
policy of negotiating with the threat of force
20
Which of the following describes a military motivation for the United States to complete the Panama Canal?
to guard against European expansion in the Caribbean
faster travel from US territories in the Pacific and Caribbean
a defense against South American attack
a refueling station for the merchant ships
21
The use of trench warfare had which of these effects on World War I?
made naval power more important than before
led to a significant decline in the death rate among soldiers
reduced the effectiveness of poison gas and machine guns
conquering new territory was difficult
22
What were the underlying causes of WWI?
Racism
Militarism
Imperialism
Alliances
23
Dollar diplomacy was
policy of negotiating with the threat of force
policy of using economic power to gain influence
staying out of other countries affairs
proposed to only aid countries with similar values as the US
24
What event was the catalyst that started WWI?
The assassination of the heir to the Austrian throne
Austria-Hungary alligned with Germany
Officials spreading anti-Austrian propaganda
Germany invaded Belgium
25
Which of the following presented the biggest obstacle to the workers who built the Panama Canal?
attacks by Panamanian rebels
mosquitoes and tropical diseases
frequent redesigns by the canal's engineers
mudslides and cave-ins
26
How did African American civil rights leaders respond to the United States' entry into World War I?
cooperated with the government to promote African American enlistment
encouraged their followers to join the anti-war movement
protested against racial segregation in the military
attempted to keep African Americans from getting drafted for combat service
27
What was the goal of the War Industries Board during World War I?
to regulate industries related to the war effort
to select workers for industries that supported the war effort
to encourage the conservation of resources used in wartime industrie
to create companies that could supply military goods during the war
28
What did President Wilson want to accomplish with his Fourteen Points?
protection of weaker nations from aggressors
the expansion of United States’ interests
a lasting peace in Europe
stronger United States alliances
29
Women fought for temperance which led to prohibition...What is temperance about?
banning of mental institutions.
banning of child labor.
banning of religious revivals.
banning of all alcohol related activities.
30
Which of these was one of the economic consequences of the demobilization that followed World War I?
payment of veteran benefits expanded home-ownership
union membership increased as veterans took factory jobs
labor market was flooded with returning soldiers
prices spiked as returning soldiers spent their back pay

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