Untied States History Unit Test Review

When the USS Maine sank, most Americans blamed

• the ship’s captain.

• the Spanish government

• the American navy.

• the Cuban government.

Which of the following best summarizes the result of attacks in no-man’s-land during World War I?

• Attacks in no-man’s-land were never attempted.

• Attacks in no-man’s-land were frequently attempted.

• Attacks in no-man’s-land were usually unsuccessful.

• Attacks in no-man’s-land were highly effective.

How did American entry into World War I affect the Allied Powers?

• It boosted their morale.

• It gave them new weaponry.

• It ended their battle on the eastern front.

• It shifted the balance of power against them.

In a famous speech at the beginning of World War I, President Wilson declared that the United States would

• join the Triple Entente.

• join the Triple Alliance.

• remain involved.

• remain neutral.

Which statement best describes a feasible question?

• A feasible question is connected to a particular goal.

• A feasible question relates to the topic at hand.

• A feasible question is interesting, unusual, or unique.

• A feasible question can be studied and investigated.

In what main way did steam-powered warships and merchant ships affect empire building in the 1800s?

• The ships gave imperialist nations more naval power.

• The ships gave imperialist nations greater military power.

• The ships required far-flung bases for refueling and resupply.

• The ships required industrial know-how to design and build.

The main reason the US Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles was because

• isolationists felt the US should not have gotten into the war.

• Republicans had gained power in the Senate.

• Democrats had gained power in the Senate.

• European nations wanted to punish Germany.

How did Alexander Palmer justify the Palmer Raids of 1919 and 1920?

• Palmer supported taking radical action against conservatives.

• Palmer claimed to be the leader of the Communist Party.

• Palmer claimed that the Espionage and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional.

• Palmer warned of an imminent communist takeover.

President Wilson based the idea for the League of Nations on his strong belief in

• promoting economic growth and development.

• protecting the rights of all nations.

• facilitating free-trade agreements.

• encouraging nations to use war to solve disputes.

Which of the following best states how the Open Door policy affected China and other countries doing business there?

• The Open Door policy stimulated trade and maintained the influence of foreign powers in China.

• The Open Door policy equally benefited China, the United States, and other foreign powers.

• The Open Door policy increased tax collections in China because of additional trading revenues.

• The Open Door policy benefited the United States because China was grateful for US intervention.