Imperialism and WWII

American Influence Grows & WWII Released Test Questions

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The United States emerged as a world power in the early 20th century as a result of the Spanish American War. Which of the following were reasons the US became a world power as a result of this war? Click all that apply!

• Europe was severely damaged while US homeland remained unharmed

• US Gained access to markets and natural resources

• US gained territory in Asia and Latin America

• US helped Allies achieve victory in Europe

Multiple Choice

PART A: Which statement describes the US government's foreign policy following the Spanish-American War?

• the US government isolated the United States from future international conflicts

• The US government further expanded the reach of American military and economic influence

• The US government assisted European countries whos economies had been damaged by the war.

• The US government established a multinational organization that could help maintain peace in Europe.

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PART B: Which factor motivated the US government to pursue this foreign policy?

• decreased productivity of northern factories

• the desire for raw materials and new markets

• Dust Bowl-related crop failures in the Midwest

• decline of employment opportunities in the South

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The United States emerged as a world power in the early 20th century as a result of World War I. Which of the following were reasons the US became a world power as a result of this war? Click all that apply!

• Europe severely damaged while US homeland remained unharmed

• US gained territory in Asia and Latin America

• Gained access to markets and natural resources

• Helped Allies achieve victory in Europe

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What is one reason the US did not ratify the Treaty of Versailles following World War I?

• The American public felt that the punishment for Germany in the treaty was too weak

• Germany refused to allow the United States to be part of the negotiations that led to the treaty

• Senators objected to the idea that the treaty would force the US to give up its territorial claims overseas.

• Many senators were concerned that the terms of the treaty would require the US to go to war on behalf of other nations

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In the years following WWI, the US adopted isolationist policies. Select THREE actions the promoted the United States' isolationist position.

• Becoming the first nation to ratify the Treaty of Versailles to institute Wilson's Fourteen Points

• Decision not to join the League of Nations

• Joining the League of Nations in order to participate in a global peace-keeping mission

• Limiting territorial expansion in the Nine-Power Treaty

• Signing the Kellogg-Briand Pact to stop war as "an instrument of national policy"

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How did the United States workforce change during World War II?

• Job opportunities opened up for women and minorities.

• The size of the workforce decreased due to a lower birth rate.

• Jobs in the service sector increased while industrial jobs declined.

• Labor unions became less powerful as people enlisted in the military.