Unit 5 Review

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Why is the Spanish-American War of 1898 often considered a major turning point in U.S. history?

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it revealed that the United States had become a world power

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What was one of the arguments used in favor of American imperialism?

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American industries need raw materials and markets found overseas

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What was an unfavorable impact of the construction of the Panama Canal?

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Colombia and other Latin American countries resented US interference in the Panamanian revolt against Colombia.

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Which American city served as the main port of embarkation for the "Rough Riders" and other American forces sent to Cuba during the Spanish-American War?

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Tampa, Florida

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What was the effect of the message shown in this cartoon? The cartoon was published on February 1, 1917. The "notice" from Germany to Uncle Sam states the following: "Ruthless warfare at sea. Ships enter blockade zone at their risk. Pledges as to warnings cancelled. GERMANY"

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the United States declared war after Germany sank American ships in the blockaded zone

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Which sentence describes the experiences of African-American soldiers during World War I? Options: they were unable to engage in combat because of racial prejudice, they successfully persuaded the government to desegregate the army, they were segregated but many engaged in combat under French command, they were treated as equals with ample opportunity for advancement through the ranks

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they were segregated but many engaged in combat under French command

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Why did the United States fail to ratify the Treaty of Versailles in 1919? Options: many Senators opposed the severe sanctions that the treaty place on Germany, many Senators feared the League of Nations would involve the United States in foreign wars, many Senators felt the League of Nations would interfere with American plans in the Philippines, many Senators predicted that membership in the new League of Nations would be too expensive

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many Senators feared the League of Nations would involve the United States in foreign wars

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Which was NOT one of President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points? Options: creation of an independent Poland, creation of a peace-keeping association of nations, autonomous development for the peoples of Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire

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lenient treatment of the Central Powers

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The United States acquired Alaska from

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Russia

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Which policy gave US the ability to "police" the Western Hemisphere?

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Roosevelt Corollary