Emergence of a World Power/Roaring 20s

This cartoon comments on tactics used to —

• secure the southern border of California

• protect shipping lanes in the Great Lakes

• create a defensive alliance with France

• obtain control of the Panama Canal Zone

Which of the following identifies two effects of the Harlem Renaissance?

• Increased geographic concentration of African Americans

  Increased popularity of venues featuring African American artists

• Founding of colleges for African Americans

  Founding of the Socialist Party

• Founding of Tuskegee University

  Migration of African Americans to western states

• Ratification of constitutional amendments ensuring rights for African Americans

  Increased support for the prohibition of alcoholic beverages

Which numbered territory did the United States gain by winning the Spanish-American War?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The Spanish American War allowed the United States to emerge as a World Power because

• it provided the US with the land to build the Panama Canal

• it showed the US could be he police force for the Eastern hemisphere

• it demonstrated US military superiority over colonial powers

• it proved the US could beat Japan

What new technology, during WWI, allowed the US to spy behind enemy lines?

• Tanks

• Poison Gas

• Airplanes

• Land Mines

Why did the United States decide to enter World War I?

• The United States had suffered economically from European sanctions.

• A European nation had taken aggressive actions against the United States.

• The U.S. president was obligated to fulfill election campaign promises.

• Communist activities among U.S. immigrants were threatening the country.

Which of the following were major reasons for US entry into World War I?

• Zimmerman telegram & unrestricted submarine warfare

• Use of tanks and poison gas

• Economic ties to Europe & fear of Communism

• Stock Market Crash & Dust Bowl

Although the USS Oregon was late to arrive at the Spanish American War it served the purpose of-

• destroying German U-boats

• convincing the American public the need for the Panama Canal

• scaring the Spanish Armida back to Europe

• helping with the Great Migration

The 1920s Red Scare was a fear of Communist infiltrating America. This lead to

• increase in nativist sentiments &deportation of many immigrants

• growing Anti-Nativist feelings & increased immigration

• less immigration from Europe & public beheadings

• the building of the Panama Canal & new Pacific territories

The UNINTENDED CONQUENCES of PROHIBITION were

• drastic rise in crime rate & introduction of speakeasies

• building of the Panama Canal and Flappers

• Flappers & women wearing short skirts

• increased Naval spending & new territories