Brancheau US History Unit 7 Review

What was the main goal of Imperialism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• To promote global peace

• To expand a nation's power and influence

• To reduce military spending

• To encourage cultural exchange

What is Annexation?

• The process of forming alliances

• The act of adding territory to a country

• The removal of a government leader

• The creation of a new constitution

What role did Yellow Journalism play in the Spanish American War?

• It helped to calm tensions

• It provided unbiased news

• It exaggerated events to influence public opinion

• It focused on economic issues

Who led the 'Rough Riders' during the Spanish American War?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• William McKinley

What was the significance of the 1898 Treaty of Paris?

• It ended World War I

• It ended the Spanish American War

• It started the Cold War

• It established the United Nations

What was the purpose of the Panama Canal?

• To connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

• To separate North and South America

• To provide a water source for Panama

• To create a new trade route to Europe

What was the Roosevelt Corollary an extension of?

• The Monroe Doctrine

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

• The Treaty of Versailles

What was the Declaration of Neutrality in 1913 about?

• The U.S. decision to join World War I

• The U.S. decision to remain neutral in European conflicts

• The U.S. decision to form new alliances

• The U.S. decision to expand its military

What was the Zimmerman Telegram?

• A peace treaty

• A secret communication proposing a military alliance

• A declaration of war

• A trade agreement

What were Liberty Bonds used for during World War I?

• To fund the war effort

• To promote tourism

• To build new schools

• To support farmers