History Quiz

All of the following are reasons for imperialism presented in class EXCEPT

• Economic benefits created by acquisition of new territory

• Opportunity for citizens to explore new territory

• Opportunity for countries to demonstrate political and military strength

• Conquest provides citizens an example of national superiority

What was the US position at the beginning of World War One?

• Patriotism

• Nationalism

• Socialism

• Political Isolationism

Why was World War I known as a war of attrition?

• It included countries located on multiple continents

• Both sides were more effective at defending than attacking

• The United States was able to stay neutral in the fighting

• The winning side set the new conditions for the world

The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine was focused on this part of the world:

• China

• Latin America

• The Philippines

• Africa

What government entity had all of the national defense resources at its disposal to consolidate the production of textiles and armaments (weapons) during WWI?

• The Navy

• United States Food Administration

• The Air Force

• War Industries Board

According to the Monroe Doctrine

• The United States had created a “sphere of influence” over all of the Western Hemisphere

• Trade between South America and Europe would be limited

• Countries in South America were now a part of the United States

• The United States military was free to attack any territory in the Western Hemisphere

The Treaty of Versailles blamed what Country for WWI?

• Germany

• France

• Serbia

• Austria-Hungary

What loose alliance of states was Wilson’s idea, but never included the USA?

• NATO

• United Nations

• League of Nations

• WTO

Roosevelt’s “big stick” diplomacy depended on what?

• a strong military to achieve America’s goals

• increasing American investment in business and banks

• conserving forests for lumber supplies

• promoting human rights worldwide

Which organization specifically promoted support for the war among the American people?

• Committee on Public Information

• Red Cross

• Council of National Defense

• War Industries Board