Lesson 25: America Becomes a World Power

How did yellow journalism contribute to U.S. involvement in Cuba’s fight for independence?

• Exaggerated news reports created sympathy for Cuba.

• Sales of newspapers funded a revolution in Cuba.

• Writers demanded that reporters held in Cuban jails be freed.

Which of these words best describes President Woodrow Wilson before and after World War I?

• imperialist

• isolationist

• expansionist

What did the United States hope to achieve through expansionism?

• improved foreign relations

• increased U.S. immigration

• new markets for U.S. goods

How did Germans view the Treaty of Versailles?

• They felt they were treated fairly.

• They were bitter about the demands.

• They refused to accept the conditions of surrender.

Which of these contributed to the enormous loss of life during World War I?

• the use of new weapons

• the limited number of troops

• the superiority of Germany's navy

Which country won independence through a peace treaty with Spain?

• Cuba

• Hawaii

• Panama

Which group gained the most from the opening of the Panama Canal in 1914?

• German sailors

• U.S. shipping lines

• Colombian government

How did U.S. entry into World War I affect the war?

• Germany quickly surrendered.

• German men enlisted in record numbers.

• U.S. soldiers and equipment weakened the Germans.

Which of these was a result of the Spanish-American War?

• Puerto Rico won its independence.

• The United States annexed the Philippines.

• Panama broke away from Columbia.

What was a contributing factor to the failure of the League of Nations?

• European nations refused to join.

• The United States did not participate.

• Germany demanded to be represented.