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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a reason many Americans developed favorable attitudes towards foreign expansion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
The closing of the western frontier and the pioneer spirit
The rise of powerful dictators throughout Europe
The rise of the Soviet Union as a powerful country
The belief in isolationism as a result of WWI
- 2. Multiple Choice
In the late 1800s, why did the United States begin to expand and take over land beyond its borders?
Interest in obtaining markets to sell products
Fear of revolution in Latin America
Because the country was overpopulated
Fear of Russian expansion in Alaska
- 3. Multiple Choice
Extreme patriotism which was used to defend global expansion and later became a cause of WWI is called
Militarism
Imperialism
Nationalism
Socialism
- 4. Multiple Choice
Following a period of industrialization, the United States moved to expand its navy. This helped produce
A feeling of fear in the American public
A strengthened support for isolationist practices prior to World War I
The fear of communism in the United States
A sense of superiority and support for imperialism
- 5. Multiple Choice
A major reason the United States moved to establish itself as a global power in the early 20th century was
the election of Franklin Roosevelt who had expansionist motives
the failure of businesses to produce an adequate amount of jobs
the desire to compete with other countries for global markets
the lack of natural resources in foreign countries
- 6. Multiple Choice
What argument was most commonly used by Americans in the late 19th century to defend the annexation of the Hawaiian islands?
Hawaii was a popular vacation spot for Americans
Hawaii had a highly skilled population
Hawaii was a major industrial power
Hawaii’s location was important for the American military and business
- 7. Multiple Choice
Which former Spanish colonies did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?
Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Jamaica
Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam
Dominican Republic, Mexico and Colombia
Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines
- 8. Multiple Choice
The Spanish-American War helped the United States to
become actively involved in foreign affairs
remain in isolation, even in times of conflict
establish high tariffs on foreign goods
transition to a communist style economy
- 9. Multiple Choice
After entering World War I, the United States was able to raise an army quickly by
enlisting convicts
passing the Selective Service Act
recruiting foreigners
drafting all men and women under 30
- 10. Multiple Choice
The Great Migration began during World War I and refers to the mass movement of
Russians toward the Baltic provinces
Irish to America
Southern African-Americans to factories in the north
French nationals out of Alsace-Lorraine
- 11. Multiple Choice
Among the causes of World War I were nationalism, imperialism, and
communism
chauvinism
socialism
militarism
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the overall impact of the entry of the United States into World War I?
With the entry of the United States, Germany was able to produce more u-boats
The United States provided no military support only resources
The United States mobilized a large army and navy helping the Allies achieve victory
Military support was given, but only by the Air Force
- 13. Multiple Choice
What statement below describes the impact of World War I on European countries?
All European countries became extremely wealthy after World War I
Economic growth only occurred in Germany after the war
Countries were encouraged to establish monarchies in Europe after the war
Many European countries had to concentrate resources on rebuilding their country after the war
- 14. Multiple Choice
With the conclusion of World War I, the United States could best be characterized as
Poor and needy
Impoverished but industrialized
Prosperous and a world power
Bankrupted and economically unstable
- 15. Multiple Choice
What foreign policy did the United States pursue after its involvement in World War I?
The United States limited its involvement in international affairs
The United States led the League of Nations to promote peace
The United States paid for the rebuilding of Great Britain and France
The United States seized territories from its European rivals to build its empire
- 16. Multiple Choice
The League of Nations was organized to outline
A plan to achieve peace in the world
A system of trade for all countries
The adoption of tariffs on foreign goods in the United States
The process of selective service in the United States
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the overall plan of foreign policy for the United States following World War I?
The United States planned to spread democratic governments throughout Europe
The United States adopted a plan of isolationism with regards to foreign affairs
The United States became a country focused on imperialist ideas
The United States adopted militaristic motives and began to build a powerful military
- 18. Multiple Choice
After World War I, President Woodrow Wilson played a role in shaping the treaty of Versailles. Despite President Woodson’s efforts, the United States Senate refused to ratify the treaty. Which concern led the U.S. Senate to reject the Treaty of Versailles?
The treaty would be too forgiving on Germany following its defeat in the war
The treaty would allow Germany to keep its own powerful standing army
The treaty would force the United States to surrender territorial gains it made during the war
The treaty would draw the United States into foreign entanglements through the League of Nations
- 19. Multiple Choice
The sinking of this ship brought the United States to the brink of entering World War I
USS Arizona
RMS Lusitania
USS Maine
RMS Titanic
- 20. Multiple Choice
The law passed during World War I that made it illegal to talk in a negative way about the
government was the
Espionage Act
Trading With the Enemy Act
National Reclamation Act
Sedition Act
- 21. Multiple Choice
According to the nine-power treaty, multiple countries would recognize the sovereignty of China and establish an open-door policy with them. This open door policy created guidelines for
What type of government would be established in China
The different imperial powers who could access China for trade without controlling them
The use of China to test new weapons by imperial powers
The use of natural resources in China by Japan and no other country
- 22. Multiple Choice
With the signing of the four power treaty, the United States, Great Britain, France and Japan planned to
Reduce territorial expansion in the Pacific by respecting each other’s territories and not expanding further
Reduce the size of their navy and make all colonies of other countries independent
Not trade with each other until World War II was over
Build a space program to launch satellites
- 23. Multiple Choice
The five power treaty planned to restrict arms by choosing to
Limit the use of military drafts
Raise the enrollment age of military service men and women
Develop new weapon technology which would lead to a need for less soldiers
Limit the navies of many countries
- 24. Multiple Choice
The Kellogg-Briand Pact was signed by several countries and proposed the idea that
Every country should have a standing military ready for war at any moment
War should not be used to settle disputes
Countries should not use torture with prisoners of war
Expansionism should be encouraged for underdeveloped countries
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was not a major result of World War I?
new nations are formed in Central Europe
Communists take over Germany
European dynasties are dethroned
the US becomes a dominant world power
- 26. Multiple Choice
After years of building tensions, what event sparked the chain of events that started World War I?
The sinking of the Lusitania
The naval blockade of Britain
The invasion of Belgium
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
- 27. Multiple Choice
Why was the Zimmerman Telegram important?
It insulted President McKinley and led to the Spanish-American War
It was the first telegram sent across the Atlantic Ocean
It tried to draw Mexico into war with the United States
It quickly spread the news that Germany had surrendered and the war was over
- 28. Multiple Choice
How was the fighting that took place on the Western Front during World War I different from wars before it?
the fighting stalled, trenches were dug, and very little territory was gained or lost
new technology led to new weapons that caused a high number of casualties
chemical weapons were used that had a devastating effect on troops
all the above
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