USH Unit 4: American Imperialism and WWI

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What was the primary objective of President Taft’s “Dollar Diplomacy”? Options: To encourage U.S. businesses to invest in foreign economies for mutual economic benefit, To guarantee American business loans in foreign countries to protect U.S. interests, To promote diplomatic solutions over military intervention in Latin America, To support democratic governments exclusively in Latin America

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To guarantee American business loans in foreign countries to protect U.S. interests

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Which factor was NOT a reason for U.S. imperialism? Military expansion, A sense of cultural superiority, Desire for new markets due to economic growth, Isolationist policies

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Isolationist policies

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Which ideology encouraged the U.S. to expand globally to spread liberty and democracy? A. Isolationism, B. Manifest Destiny, C. Nativism, D. Social Darwinism

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Manifest Destiny

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How did President Wilson’s involvement in the Mexican Revolution affect U.S. foreign relations?

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Wilson's Moral Diplomacy was seen as no better than Roosevelt's "Big Stick" policy

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What was a major economic effect of the Great Migration? Options: Decrease in industrial production in the North, Growth of labor unions in the South, African Americans found better opportunities in northern cities, Decline in agriculture jobs

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African Americans found better opportunities in northern cities

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What was the purpose of the Committee on Public Information during WWI? Options: Encourage German immigrants to return to Europe, Promote voluntary enlistment among immigrants, Increase patriotic support for the war effort, Encourage public opposition to the war

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Increase patriotic support for the war effort

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How did women’s roles change in WWI? Options: A. Women gained the right to vote in certain states, B. Women took on combat positions, C. Women worked in wartime industries and administrative roles, D. Women entered the military in combat roles

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Women worked in wartime industries and administrative roles

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What did Roosevelt mean by “Speak softly and carry a big stick”? Options: Avoid conflict at all costs, Use military power when necessary, Promote isolationism, Enforce democracy globally

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Use military power when necessary

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What was the public’s initial opinion of the purchase of Alaska? Was their assumption correct? Options: They saw it as a valuable acquisition ; no, They viewed it as a costly mistake ; no, They saw it as a way to expand trade ; no, They viewed it as an essential military base ; no

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They viewed it as a costly mistake ; no

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What was the primary goal of Yellow Journalism in the lead-up to the Spanish-American War? Options: Promote balanced and factual news, Criticize U.S. government policies, Generate public support for war with Spain, Help U.S. investigate the USS Maine

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Generate public support for war with Spain