U.S. History Quiz

U.S. History Quiz

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11th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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