US History WW1 and the 1920's

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In the late 1800s, Sandford B. Dole contributed to the expansion of the US by advocating the annexation of: Puerto Rico, the Panama Canal Zone, Hawaii, the Philippines

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Hawaii

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How did the Zimmermann telegram influence US entry into WWI?

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It revealed a proposed military alliance between Mexico & Germany

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General John J. Pershing's major contribution to the Allied victory in WWI was:

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transforming inexperienced troops into an effective military force

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During World War I, tanks were used on the western front primarily to:

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lead infantry advances across no-man's-land and into enemy territory

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The Fourteen Points reflected President Woodrow Wilson's belief that:

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cooperation among international leaders was essential to maintaining world peace

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What was one economic effect of the Spanish-American War?

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The US gained direct access to additional natural resources and overseas markets

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How did the decision in the 1919 Schenck case affect the rights of US citizens?

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By placing limits on freedom of expression

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The Spanish-American War (1898) marked a turning point in American foreign policy because the US:

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emerged as a new world power

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Why did the US want islands in the Pacific Ocean?

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For refueling and repair stations

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Imperialism is

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Creating empires by dominating weaker nations or colonies