Imperialism and WWI

Which of the following best describes imperialism?

• Formulating alliances involving many nations

• Promoting a free market system in another nation or territory

• Dominating another nation or territory through political and economic control

• Having a strong pride in one's own political economic systems

Which of the following best describes the role of media and propaganda in America's involvement with foreign affairs during the late 1800's?

• It fueled massive support for U.S. imperialism and war with Spain.

• It increased anger against the American government over the acquisition of the Philippines.

• It caused the creation of the Republican Party following the election of Theodore Roosevelt.

• It resulted in a declaration of neutrality against the Central Powers in World War I.

Which of the following is considered a primary reason why the US went to war with Spain in 1898?

• Yellow journalism practiced by newspapers

• The invasion of Florida by the Spanish

• Unrestricted submarine warfare

• The implementation of the League of Nations

How did the increase in imperialism and U.S. territorial interests positively impact American society?

• The U.S. economy became so successful that it was unaffected by the worldwide depression in the 1920's.

• America was satisfied with its empire and chose to no longer become involved in foreign affairs.

• The country was able to become a worldwide power with multiple colonies and global influence.

• States and colonies were acquired, which boosted tourism and travel to America.

Which of the following policies best describes President Theodore Roosevelt's belief that displaying a strong military presence would discourage other nations from engaging in military conflict, thus promoting peace?

• Progressivism

• Isolationism

• The "Open Door" Policy

• The "Big Stick" Policy

What would be considered a negative impact of imperialism and U.S. territorial interests during the early 1900's?

• The failure of the United States to acquire additional land caused America to lessen as a worldwide power.

• Foreign trade lessened as other nations became weary of dealing with an aggressive foreign power.

• The creation of censorship laws in America created a constitutional amendment limiting freedom of speech.

• Concerns began to be raised over racial superiority and the acquisition of land through force.

Which of the following best describes the Roosevelt Corollary?

• The United States would intervene in Latin American affairs when necessary to maintain economic and political stability in the Western Hemisphere.

• The United States welcomed European support in colonizing the Western Hemisphere in order to maintain control in Latin America.

• The United States believed it was their responsibility to police all affairs in Europe, Asia, and the Western Hemisphere.

• The United States would withdraw all economic aid and influence from the Western Hemisphere in order to promote isolationism.

Which of the following is NOT considered a MAIN cause of World War I?

• Manslaughter

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Which of the following events is considered the "spark" that ignited the start of World War I?

• The attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii

• Germany invading Belgium through France

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The sinking of the Lusitania in the North Atlantic

The German policy of unrestricted submarine warfare and the interception of the Zimmerman telegram, proposing an alliance between Germany and Mexico, can be considered two primary causes for which of the following?

• U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War.

• U.S. involvement in World War I.

• U.S. involvement in World War II.

• U.S. involvement in the Cold War.