Imperialism - WWI Unit Test

This cartoon is MOST closely associated with

• The outbreak of World War I

• The explosion of the USS Maine

• The Platt Amendment

• The Roosevelt Corollary

Germany built u-boats in response to England's naval strength. What is this an example of?

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Prior to WWI, the British Empire extended across 5 of the 7 continents. As a result, Germany felt pressure to take over more land and colonize, but they were too late. Which of the following is this an example of?

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

What was the "spark" of WWI?

• The assassination of Ferdinand.
• Nationalist movements in the Balkans
• Imperialism in Africa
• The sinking of the Lusitania

Which world power was the last to join WWI? 

• Germany
• Russia
• United States
• China

France, Russia, and Britain were known as the ___________ powers.

• Central

• Southern

• Allied

• Northern

The Treaty of Paris being signed to end the Spanish American War had what affect on the US?

• US lost its power in Latin America

• Lost territories over seas and hurt the trade economy

• Helped to establish the US as an imperial power

• Increased public support for cuts in defense spending

How would you describe the United States policy with Latin America in the early 20th century?

• Constantly involved

• Goal was to unify all Latin American Countries

• Only got involved when the US self interest was at stake

• US supported European growth in Latin America

How did William Howard Taft contribute to the expansion of US influence in the world?

• Advocated high tariffs with Latin America

• Supported private investment overseas by US businesses

• Protected US trade with Austria-Hungary

• Wanted to annex Hawaii

Who advocated for overseas expansion to become a world power?

• Alfred T Mahan

• W.E.B. Dubois

• Kanye West

• John J Pershing