U.S. History Quiz

What was the primary cause of the Spanish-American War in 1898?

• The U.S. desire for overseas colonies

• The explosion of the USS Maine

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine stated that:

• European powers could intervene in Latin America

• The U.S. had the right to intervene in Latin America to maintain stability

• The U.S. would remain neutral in foreign affairs

• The U.S. would support independence movements worldwide

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

• The U.S. gained control of Hawaii

• Spain retained control of Cuba

• The U.S. acquired the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico

• The U.S. joined World War I

The Open Door Policy aimed to:

• Keep China open to trade with all nations equally

• Exclude European influence in Asia

• Restrict U.S. involvement in China

• Close American trade relations with Japan

What was the primary motivation behind the U.S. construction of the Panama Canal?

• To expand U.S. military presence in Latin America

• To facilitate quicker movement between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• To prevent European control of Central America

• To improve relations with Colombia

President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points included a proposal for:

• Harsh reparations on Germany

• The League of Nations

• Isolationist foreign policy

• A stronger U.S. military presence in Europe

Which of the following was a reason the U.S. entered World War I?

• The German invasion of France

• The Zimmerman Telegram and unrestricted submarine warfare

• Isolationist policies

• A stronger U.S. military presence in Europe

Which of the following was a goal of the Progressive movement?

• Promoting laissez-faire capitalism

• Reducing government regulation

• Expanding democracy and reforming social issues

• Expanding overseas territories

The Pure Food and Drug Act (1906) was inspired by:

• The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire

• The publication of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair

• The economic downturn of the early 1900s

• The passage of the 19th Amendment

The 19th Amendment (1920) granted:

• African American men the right to vote

• Women the right to vote

• Prohibition of alcohol

• Direct election of U.S. senators