American Imperialism & World War I Test

Which of the following BEST describes imperialism?

• Attacking neighboring countries to gain their natural resources

• Allowing for social change through government intervention

• The process of a powerful nation exerting military, economic or political influence over a less powerful area

• Creating an empire based upon force and limiting human rights

Why did the United States want to go to war with Spain in 1898?

• A) A desire to acquire more land in Central America

• B) Americans wanted to completely abandon isolationism and strike fear in European nations.

• C) Spain had been attacking American shipping in European waters.

• D) Yellow journalism and economic interests in Cuba

The statements above display American interests in the late 1800’s for the annexation of: 1. American economic investments in plantations 2. a good place to build a naval base 3. Americans living there felt that they were racially and socially superior to the native people.

• Texas

• Hawaii

• Philippines

• China

Over which region was the Roosevelt Corollary a statement of American power?

• Europe

• Central and South America

• Africa

• China

According to Theodore Roosevelt’s saying, “Speak softly and carry a big stick,” what should the United States do?

• advance and gain colonies

• build a strong navy

• end all foreign alliances

• invade Cuba to fight Communism

What happened to America’s role in the world during our “Age of Imperialism”?

• A. America grew stronger and became more influential.

• B. America grew weaker and became less influential.

• C. America grew stronger, but remained isolationist and less influential.

• D. America grew weaker, but increased interests in international affairs which increased our influence.

Which of the following best describes Wilson’s 14 Points?

• An outline for a lasting peace at the end of the war

• A design for the United Nations

• A plan for American global domination after the war

• A plan for the Allies to take revenge on Germany and the other Central Powers

Which of the following would NOT have been considered one of the general causes or conditions that led to the outbreak of World War 1?

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Immigration

What was the initial response to the outbreak of World War I by the United States?

• become completely isolationist and not even trade with any of the warring nations

• remain neutral and not get involved

• join the fight on the side of the Allies

• join the fight on the side of the Central Powers

What effect did America’s entry into World War I have on its outcome?

• The United States really had little impact on the outcome of the war, as it was almost over when America entered.

• The United States allowed the war to last many years longer than it would have.

• The United States ensured victory for the Allies

• The United States ensured victory for the Central Powers