Benchmark 2 Most Missed Questions

Choose two correct statements about the effects of imperialism.

• The United States developed forms of diplomacy that allowed them to intervene in the Western Hemisphere to protect U.S. interests.

• As a result of Industrialization the United States had a surplus of products and sought out new markets to sell their goods.  

• Congress forced industrial giants to fund the expansion of the military in order to protect our territories around the world.

• The United States profited economically by gaining access to valuable natural resources and agricultural products.

• Anti-Imperialists such as Grover Cleveland were successful in maintaining the United States’ foreign policy of isolationism.

Choose two correct statements about the causes of imperialism.

 

• The United States hoped to become a powerful country by increasing their military presence throughout the western hemisphere.

• Anti-Imperialists such as Grover Cleveland were successful in maintaining the United States’ foreign policy of isolationism.

• The United States profited economically by gaining access to valuable natural resources and agricultural products.

• Congress forced industrial giants to fund the expansion of the military in order to protect our territories around the world.

• As a result of Industrialization the United States had a surplus of products and sought out new markets to sell their goods.

Which of the following is most closely associated with the group the author describes in the passage?

• a return to old-fashioned values

• rebellion against traditional values

• rejection of modern values

• a belief in well-established values

which of the following statements best describes the causes of the Great Depression?

Select two correct answers.

• As a result of under consumption, factories laid off workers causing an increase in unemployment.

• Following WWI the economy saw unprecedented growth that led to increased consumption of goods

• The United States entry in the Great War caused the economy to mobilize resulting in full employment.

• There was little government regulation of the stock market which allowed people to buy stocks on margin.

• A drought in the Great Plains region of the United States resulted in a decrease in agricultural production

“…we propose an alliance on the following basis…That we shall make war together and together make peace.  We shall give general financial support, and it is understood that [you are] to reconquer the lost territory in New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona.”

What cause of U.S. involvement in the Great War is associated with the passage?

• unrestricted submarine warfare

• acquisition of imperial territories

• the Zimmerman Telegram

• assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

Using this source, which of the following resulted from U.S. foreign policy during the late 19th century and early 20th century?

• Cuba became a territory of the United States and was eventually annexed becoming the 50th state.  

• Hawaii was acquired because of the Spanish American War and the United States gained citrus fruits.

• As a result of the Spanish American War, the U.S. gained the Philippines whose people then revolted.

• Puerto Rico gained independence from Spain and was able to develop its own form of government.