Progressivism, Imperialism, WWI

What country made an offer to the Mexican government proposing that Mexico ally itself with them if the United States entered the war?

• Bulgaria

• France

• Germany

• Russia

When a nation builds up its military for the purpose of intimidating other countries.

• Nation Building

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Progressivism

After the central powers lost WW1, Germans were forced to take responsibility for all of the damages by signing what treaty?

• The Treaty of Nanjing

• The Treaty of WW1

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The treaty of Paris

Why was Teddy considered the "Progressive President"?

• He was a robber baron and in favor of unions

• He supported imperialism around the globe

• He encouraged big business to end strikes

• He was a trust buster and advocated for conservation

What was Teddy Roosevelt's beliefs about imperialism?

• Imperialism was a necessary evil

• He was a Progressive and therefore opposed to imperialism

• Imperialism was wrong and the US should avoid it

• The US needed to spread its beliefs and increase its power

League of Nations

• A world organization established in 1920 to promote international cooperation and peace. It was first proposed in 1918 by President Woodrow Wilson, although the United States never joined the League of Nations.

• As part of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was ordered to pay fines to the Allies to repay the costs of the war.

• 1917 - Germany sent this to Mexico instructing an ambassador to convince Mexico to go to war with the U.S.

• British passenger liner sunk in 1915 that helped sway American opinion of the war.

Answer explanation

We were really afraid that this would drag us into another World War

Who was the President of the United States during WWI?

• Woodrow Wilson
• Grover Cleveland
• Teddy Roosevelt
• Franklin D. Roosevelt

One reason for the tension between the European powers was their intense pride in their homelands, called:

• nationalism

• socialism

• imperialism

• progressivism

What was America's purpose for building the Panama Canal?

• Quicker passage to Europe

• Quicker route between the Atlantic and Pacific

• Quicker route to South America

• Quicker way to ship oil to the US

Answer explanation

For a time, this would be very useful for cargo ships and naval ships. It was also a big move for American prestige

The looming threat of military action in foreign policy was known as

• Big Stick Diplomacy

• Monroe Doctrine

• Fourteen Points

• Nationalism

Answer explanation

Made famous by Theodore Roosevelt. He believed that talk was cheap in most instances.