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1
What caused widespread starvation in Germany?
a severe drought
the devaluation of German currency
the Allied bombing of German farms
the British blockade
2
Which Congressional law was challenged in the Supreme Court case, Schenck v. United States?
The Volstead Act.
The 17th Amendment.
The Sedition Act.
The Federal Reserve Act.
3
How did the results of the Spanish American War affect the expansion of the United States?
The war ended U.S. expansion because of the large costs
The war gave the U.S. territories in the South Pacific
The war allowed the U.S. to acquire the Texas territory
The war led to increased U.S. expansion into South America
4
Who was Alvin York?
An educated singer
Most decorated soldier of WW1
Rich, educated gentleman from Germany
A president that New York was named after
5
What was the outcome of the WW I?
Treaty of Versailles
Central Powers won the war and took away land from France
Christmas Armistice of 1917.
Central Powers were defeated and Germany took the blame.
6
The Harlem Hellfighters of WWI fought longer than any other troops and were awarded the Croix de Guerre after the war.
False
True
7
What is Dollar Diplomacy?
Single and multiple exchange of economic growth
Ensuring financial stability of a region while protecting and extending U.S
Spreading calcified information of internal affairs and trades
Measurement of value of a dollar in different countries
8
"The Fourteen Points"
warned Americans not to travel on European ships.
provided secret aid to the U.K before the US entered the war
was a declaration of US neutrality.
were issued by Wilson as a basis for a lasting peace.
9
What was the Roosevelt Corollary? Choose two
stated that in order to kill the whale they needed to live
an addition to the book Moby Dick
Stated that we will use military force to keep our interest.
an addition to the monroe doctrine
10
During World War I, the western front in Europe was characterized by
unrestricted submarine warfare.
constant movement of troops.
the breakdown of the Russian defense.
trench warfare.
11
How did life change for women in the United States after World War I started?
Women began to earn more than men.
More women got jobs outside the home.
Women lost the right to vote.
More women had children.
12
The Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 showed that Americans
were fearful of possible German activity in the U.S.
were fearful of the French presence in the country.
were fearful of Communist influences in the government.
were targeting minorities as scapegoats for causing the war.
13
What did the United States use to overcome the threat of German U-boats?
groups of guarded ships
ships flying neutral flags
airplanes
a fleet of American submarines
14
What territory did the US gain after the Spanish American war?
Cuba and China
Hawaii and Cuba
Guam, Puerto Rico and the Phillipiens
Guam and Cuba
15
The United States emergence as a world power was due to
World War I.
World War II.
The Great Depression.
The Spanish-American War.
16
During World War I, new weapons such as ___ had the GREATEST impact on mechanized warfare.
submarines and machine guns
machine guns and cannons
submarines and tanks
tanks and airplanes
17
Because militarism and aggression had been a major cause of the war, the framers of the Treaty of Versailles
required Germany to pay reparations for war damages.
stripped Germany of its colonies in the Pacific.
barred Germany from maintaining an army
forced Germany to accept sole responsibility for the war
18
The cartoon seen here was probably drawn by someone who felt that the United States
should not enter World War I.
should not join the League of Nations
should join the League of Nations.
was taking advantage of smaller nations.
19
Which of these is considered the "spark" that began World War I?
Imperialistic competition among European nations.
Military build-up in industrialized countries.
The growth of European nationalism.
The assassination of the heir to the Austrian throne.
20
What territories the u.s gain from the Spanish American war?
Panamal
Philippines, Guam, Puerto icou
Philippines,Guam, Cuba
Philippines, Guam, Hawaii
21
Which of the following was a result of the Selective Service Act?
African Americans could not become Army officers.
Men were required to register for military service.
Troops were segregated by race.
Women could serve in combat positions.
22
His assassination sparked World War I.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Archduke Frank Ferdinand
Archduke Fritz Ferdinand
23
These people opposed World War I because they perceived all wars as evil.
pacifists
conscientious objector
socialists
nationalism
24
The woman pictured here is drawing attention to the fact that
the United States failed to support Germany in World War I.
Wilson promised to help the Germans create a democratic govt
women in the U.S could not vote when Wilson was President.
The United States failed to join the League of Nations.
25
When World War I began, the official United States policy was
to enter on the side of the Allied Powers.
to support the Central Powers by providing war materials.
to enter on the side of the Central Powers.
to remain militarily and politically neutral
26
The Treaty of Versailles overlooked the importance of
nations like the U.S in internationalpeace-keeping org.
crippling nations that might prove dangerous in the future.
treating all nations justly, including the losers of a war.
identifying the guilty party in a war
27
One motive for Imperialism was
to further the quest for peace
to destroy other nations
to gain strategic military bases around the world
to create alliances with other nations
28
The policy that kept the United States out of the war for three years was called
the convoy system.
neutrality.
nationalism.
the alliance system.
29
Which of the following nations was not a member of the "Big Four"?
Russia
France
Italy
Great Britain
30
The U.S. president depicted in this cartoon published at the end of World War I was
Calvin Coolidge.
Harry Truman.
Woodrow Wilson.
Franklin Roosevelt.
31
Imperialism is motivated by
Assertion of Military Power
All of the above
A Belief in Cultural Superiority
Economic Motives (raw materials and markets)
32
The Schlieffen Plan was effective because it
prevented ships from entering waters around Britain
allowed Germany to fight on two fronts at once.
resulted in years of trench warfare
allowed Germany to drive quickly toward the French capital
33
The Espionage Act of 1917 and the Sedition Act of 1918 showed that Americans
were fearful of the French presence in the country
were fearful of possible German activity in the U.S
were fearful of Communist influences in the government
were targeting minorities as scapegoats for causing the war
34
The war might have involved only two nations, Austria-Hungary andSerbia, if not for
propaganda
imperialism.
the alliance system
the American Expeditionary Force.
35
The picture shown suggests that the United States
does not need to get involved in European affairs.
needs to prevent German U-boats from doing further harm.
should stop sinking enemy passenger ships.
will have its patience rewarded for staying out of war.
36
Which of these provisions was included in the Treaty of Versailles (1919)?
the removal of all barriers to free trade
European disarmament
self-determination of all people
the establishment of the League of Nations
37
Which of the following was not a cause of World War I?
imperialist competition
the stockpiling of weapons
European nationalism
American isolationism
38
What was the Zimmerman Note?
All of these
A note intercepted by a British agent.
Note that was intended for Mexico.
Note from Germany to Mexico asking them to attack the US.
39
The Selective Service Act
required men to register
drafted only males
was enacted in 1917
increased the number of men in the US army
40
Which of these is considered the "spark" that began World War I?
Military build-up in industrialized countries.
The growth of European nationalism.
The assassination of the heir to the Austrian throne.
Imperialistic competition among European nations.
41
He commanded the American Expeditionary Force (AEF).
General John J. Pershing
General Omar Bradley
General Douglas MacArthur
General George Patton
42
Teddy Roosevelt's approach to foreign policy, Big Stick diplomacy means...
TR was soft spoken making foreign leaders respect him
Diplomatic negotiations should be backed with military force
US troops beat foreign navies for breaking US laws
West Africans should negotiate with foreign powers
43
What were reasons for the Spanish American War?
All of the above
Access to new resources
Expansionism of territory's
The Destruction Of the U.S.S Maine
44
What reason did Senators give for opposing U.S. membership in the League of Nations?
It would interfere with free-trade agreements.
It would drag the United States into European conflicts.
It would lead to international instability.
It would drain American finances.
45
Having shot down 29 enemy planes, he was America's leading ace in the war.
Alvin York
John J. Pershing
Alfred Rickenbacker
Eddie Rickenbacker
46
What was the land between the trenches called?
No mans land
No mans hand
Mo Nans Land
Man land Nose
47
The Espionage and Sedition Acts affected freedom of speech because they
allowed the gov. to silence ideas that challenged it
forced restaurant owners to offer "liberty sandwiches"
promoted biased ideas designed to sway people's thinking
forced the repeal of the first amendment
48
Where was the assassination that triggered World War I?
Ottoman Empire
Belgium
Alsace-Lorraine
Sarajevo by Bosnian Serbs
49
The United States saw the need to build the Panama Canal because
new colonies had been acquired in Africa
US railroads could not transport enough manufactured goods
the US navy could then move more quickly between oceans
Spanish opposition to the canal had ended
50
"The world must be made safe for democracy." This statement was made in 1917 by
Herbert Hoover
Theodore Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Woodrow Wilson
51
He commanded the American Expeditionary Force (AEF).
General George Patton
General Douglas MacArthur
General Omar Bradley
General John J. Pershing
52
This American poster from 1917 is suggesting that the United States
should stay out of European affairs.
will be invaded by a simian army.
is far enough away from the conflict raging in Europe.
should fight Germany to protect the borders of the U.S.
53
Which of the following encouraged the annexation (add on) of the Hawaiian Islands?
American sugar plantation owners in Hawaii
President Grover Cleveland
New England shipping companies
Factory workers in Hawaii
54
Which was a major cause for the entry of the U.S. into World War I?
Germany's invasion of Belgium
Russia's decision to leave the war
the desire to collect reparations
Germany's decision to resume unrestricted submarine warfare
55
Why is this propaganda poster from 1917 encouraging Americans to "plant and raise" vegetables?
The Dust Bowl had destroyed most farmland in the U.S
All available food was needed to support the war effort
The United States was at war against Japan.
There was a lack of farmers in the country.
