America Becomes a World Power

Open Ended

Why was it important for the United States to take on more responsibilities as it grew in the early 1900s?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a reason for the United States becoming a world power between 1898 and 1913?

• The explosion of the U.S.S. Maine and the Spanish-American War

• The discovery of gold in California

• The end of the Civil War

• The invention of the telephone

Multiple Choice

What was the Boxer Rebellion and what were its main causes and outcomes?

• A rebellion by Chinese peasants against their government for higher wages.

• A movement by Chinese fighters to remove all foreigners from China, resulting in fines and improved relations with the United States.

• A protest by European countries against Chinese trade policies.

• A revolution led by Japan to take control of China.

Multiple Choice

How did the Open Door Policy and the Boxer Rebellion affect foreign relations and control in China?

• They led to the isolation of China from foreign influence.

• They increased foreign control and encouraged international cooperation in China.

• They resulted in the end of all foreign trade with China.

• They caused China to become a colony of the United States.

Open Ended

How did the assassination of President McKinley influence the direction of American leadership and policies in the early 20th century?

Open Ended

What reforms did President Roosevelt support to improve conditions for American workers, and how did these reforms impact labor relations?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were political reforms promoted by the Progressives?

• Primary election, referendum, initiative, recall

• Imperialism, isolationism, monarchy, dictatorship

• Trustbusting, expansionism, colonialism, feudalism

• Muckraking, capitalism, socialism, communism

Multiple Select

Which of the following were steps taken to protect America's natural resources during Roosevelt's presidency?

• Establishing national parks

• Building dams and irrigation projects

• Creating conservation groups

• Passing the Meat Inspection Act

Multiple Choice

Which law was passed during Roosevelt's administration to protect Americans from unhealthy meat and unsafe drugs?

• Meat Inspection Act and Food and Drugs Act

• Pure Food Act and Drug Safety Act

• Consumer Protection Act and Drug Regulation Act

• Safe Meat Act and Drug Control Act

Open Ended

Explain how Roosevelt's foreign policy differed when dealing with Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of Roosevelt's 'Big Stick' policy in Latin America?

• To act as a police power and maintain order

• To promote trade with European countries

• To encourage immigration from Latin America

• To build the Panama Canal

Open Ended

Discuss the significance of the Bull Moose Party and its impact on the 1912 presidential election.

Multiple Choice

Which candidate won the most electoral votes in the 1912 Presidential Election?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Taft

• William Jennings Bryan

Open Ended

What were the main goals of Theodore Roosevelt's "New Nationalism" program, and how did they reflect his views on government and society?

Open Ended

According to Booker T. Washington's speech, how did he view the relationship between African Americans and white Americans in terms of social and industrial life?

Multiple Select

Which of the following reforms were established during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency?

• Meat Inspection Act

• Food and Drugs Act

• Primary elections

• Income tax

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you have learned about America's emergence as a world power from 1898 to 1913, what questions do you still have or what would you like to know more about this period?

Multiple Choice

What were some of the major responsibilities that the United States took on as it grew and developed between 1898 and 1929?

• Expanding its influence in world affairs and taking responsibility for its citizens

• Focusing only on domestic issues and avoiding international involvement

• Reducing its involvement in world affairs and limiting citizens' rights

• Ignoring economic challenges and maintaining the status quo