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Which of the following was a cultural cause of Imperialism
To build a strong navy
Bring a "superior" form of culture to other countries
To acquire new markets and increase trade
To prove US was as powerful as other European countries
2
Which of the following was a military cause of Imperialism
Acquire new markets and increase trade
Bring a "superior" form of culture to other countries
Building a strong navy
To prove US was as powerful as other European countries
3
Who was Senator Joseph McCarthy
Politician that wanted peace between US and Soviet Union
Sparked fear that communist spies were in the US government
Creator of Mickey Mouse
US ambassador who loved the Soviet Union
4
What is the definition of Imperialism?
A policy of extending a country's power using military force
Policy of accepting cultural differences
A policy of remaining separate from other countries
Policy of doing whatever is necessary for profit
5
How did the Zimmerman telegram contribute to the US joining WWI
Led to allies begging US to support of their war effort
Led to strong public support for US entry into war
American leaders more resolved to safeguard their neutrality
It led the US to attack Mexico
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Which of the following was NOT a reason for the US entering WWI
The US lending money to the Allied powers
The Zimmerman Telegram
The sinking of American merchant ships by the Germans
The desire to obtain Germany's overseas colonies
7
Define Capitalism within the US
Political system where people vote for leaders
Economic & political system where business controlled by ppl
Political system ruled by Kings and Queens
Government owns all businesses and property
8
Which of the following was a POLITICAL development of the 1920's
18th amendment
The Assembly line
Flappers
Harlem Renaissance
9
What was the Treaty of Versailles
Treaty about the Palace of Versailles
Treaty created by only the US to end WWI
Treaty to end WWI and also punish Germany
Wilson's attempt to unify the world after war
10
Which of the following was an economic cause of imperialism?
To prove US was as powerful as other European countries
Bring a "superior" form of culture to other countries
To acquire new markets and increase trade
To build a strong navy
11
What was Japan's MAIN objective in attacking Pearl Harbor
Taking political control of Hawaii
Expanding economic trade embargo
Destroying US naval strength
Establishing a permanent military base
12
Which of the following events contributed to the US entry into WWI?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
The sinking of the Lusitania
The explosion of the Maine
The fall of Saigon
13
How did the US foreign policy change immediately after Pearl Harbor
The US abandoned its policy of isolationism
The US adopted a policy of containment
The US proposed a series of trade negotiations
The US reversed its policy of detente
14
Which of the following was NOT a direct effect of the Great Depression
Unemployment
Increased migration within the US
Production of new goods
Hoovervilles
15
Which of the following was NOT an economic development of the 1920's
New products became more widely available to Americans
development of consumer credit led to less products made
Consumer credit allowed people to buy more
Assembly line allowed products to be made faster and cheaper
16
Which of these events happened last?
Japanese invasion of China
Bombing of Pearl Harbor
American ending trade with Japan
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
17
Which of the following was NOT a direct cause of the Great Depression?
The New Deal
Bank failures
Stock Market Crash of 1929
Consumer Credit
18
Which of the following is NOT a social development of the 1920's
Mafia and organized Crime
Jazz Age
Harlem Renaissance
Teapot Dome Scandal
19
What is the difference between Communism and Capitalism?
Capitalism always leads to democracy and communism doesnt
Capitalism allows people to spend money and communism doesnt
Capitalism eliminates competition and communism doesnt
Capitalism encourages competition & communism eliminates it
20
Which statement BEST describes US-Japanese relations in the years leading up to WWII
Japan exported oil to the US in exchange for warships
The US shared military control of Philippines with Japan
US ended trade with Japan in order to stop its expansion
Japan suspended diplomatic ties with US to ally with Russia
21
Which action did the US government take during WWII in response to suspicion of foreign spies
Adopted restrictions on religious practices
Desegregated the military
Established interment camps for Japanese Americans
Created rationing programs for scarce goods
22
Which of the following was a political cause of Imperialism?
To build a strong navy
To prove US was as powerful as other European Countries
Acquire new markets and increase trade
Bring a "superior" form of culture to other countries
23
How did the New Deal attempt to resolve problems brought on by the Great Depression
Ended speakeasies and organized crime
Sent foreign investments to European countries
Allowed recovery, job creation and invested in public works
Increased the size of the military
24
Which does NOT describe the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII
There was evidence that all Japanese Americans were spies
The Supreme Court upheld the government internment decision
Reparations were paid 40 years later to internment prisoners
Many of the internment prisoners were US citizens
25
The 442 regimental combat team was
A regiment of ninja soldiers
A regiment of Japanese Americans who fought against Germany
A regiment of Native American soldiers
A regiment of African American soldiers
26
What was the major result of the Cuban Missile Crisis
Fidel Castro was removed from power
Trade between US and Cuba increased
US and USSR removed nuclear missiles around the world
United Nations was forced to invade Cuba
27
Technological developments of the 1920's had what kind of effects on American Society
Streets became safer due to stoplights and streetlights
People lived longer due to the creation of penicilan
None of the above
All of the above
28
What was one cause of the Cold War
US & USSR couldn't agree on who would win the space race
SovietUnion hated Mickey Mouse because he symbolized liberty
US refused to accept communism as a valid government system
Soviet Union didn't accept the terms of Treaty of Versailles
29
Which is the BEST explanation of how propaganda contributed to US joining the war?
Used first color tv ads to persuade people to join war
Propaganda had negative images of allies AND enemies
Created by gov't to persuade people that war was worth it
Primary purpose to educate about human rights violations
30
What did MAD stand for?
Mutual Anti-Doom
Mutually Assured Destruction
Maximum Allowed Destruction
Masters Against Defense
31
Define Communism within the Soviet Union
Political system where people vote for leaders
Economic & political system where business controlled by ppl
Political system ruled by Kings and Queens
Economic and political system where gov't owns all property
32
Which US policy provided Great Britain with military supplies during WWII
Militarism
Containment
Lend-Lease
Isolationism
33
The Treaty of Versailles impacted Germany in all of the following ways EXCEPT
Germany could not publish books in German
Germany had to pay large reparations
Germany could no longer build a navy
Germany had to give up territories
34
What country was not involved in American Imperialism
Puerto Rico
Canada
Philippines
Cuba
35
After the Spanish American War Cubans, Filipinos, and Puerto Ricans ...
Were still partly controlled by the US
Became Spanish citizens
Joined the US military
Became US citizens
36
Which of the following provides evidence that American Imperialism left a lasting impact
Puerto Rico was added as a US state
Home Tree was destroyed in Pandora
Hawaii's economy is dependent on tourism and military
Cuba and the Philippines were annexed as US territories
