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Exam #1: Imperialism and World War 1

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins

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Class
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1.

Which event occurred prior to Document 1? 

a)

The United States government granted Hawaii statehood status, making it the 45th state 

b)

American businessmen overthrew the monarchy of Hawaii and installed a provisional government 

c)

Hawaiian monarchy asked the United States to annex Hawaii and grant it statehood 

d)

The United States and Japan went to war over the colonization and annexation of Hawaii 

2.

Based on Document 1, which action is being recommended by the author? 

a)

The United States should annex Hawaii.

b)

The United States should not annex Hawaii.

c)

The United States should acquire Hawaii as  a colony. 

d)

The United States should trade with Hawaii.

3.

1he actions referenced in the document above resulted in what turning point in U.S. history?

a)

American annexation of Hawaii 

b)

Roosevelt Corollary 

c)

Spanish American War 

d)

World War I 

4.

These 1898 headlines are best understood as an example of

a)

Political advertising 

b)

Yellow Journalism 

c)

Public opinion polling 

d)

Isolationist policies 

5.

This telegram was part of an effort to

a)

form an alliance between Germany and the United States 

b)

convince several western states to secede from the United States 

c)

bring Mexico into World War I on the side of Great Britain and France 

d)

enlist Mexican support for Germany if the United States declared war

6.

An effect of the telegram above could be considered a turning point because

a)

US foreign policy shifted from neutrality to direct involvement in war 

b)

Congress passed neutrality legislation to ensure the United States would stay out of the war 

c)

Woodrow Wilson was re-elected as president of the United States for a third term 

d)

New Mexico and Arizona were granted statehood in the United States 

7.

Which problem is discussed in Documents 1 and 2? 

a)

The US Senate’s rejection of the Treaty of Versailles because of harsh reparations

b)

President Wilson signing the Treaty of Versailles with support of the Senate  

c)

President Harding signing the Treaty of Versailles and joining the League of Nations

d)

The United States not signing the Treaty of Versailles because the Senate wouldn’t ratify it 

8.

According to Documents 1 and 2, in which order did these events occur? 

a)

Senate rejects Treaty of Versailles, President Harding suggests joining the League of Nations, President Wilson issues a referendum vote 

b)

Senator Lodge convinces the Senate to ratify the Treaty of Versailles, President Wilson signs the Treaty of Versailles 

c)

President Wilson signs the Treaty of Versailles, Senate ratifies the Treaty, US joins League of Nations

d)

President Wilson signs Treaty of Versailles, Senate rejects Treaty of Versailles, President Harding’s foreign policy of isolation 

9.

Based on this passage, in 1920, the Attorney General of the United States, A. Mitchell Palmer, advocated the deportation of which group of people to prevent a revolution?

a)

Men who avoided the draft in World War I 

b)

Citizens who criticized the government 

c)

Wartime workers 

d)

Communist and anarchist immigrants 

10.

The danger referred to in this passage contributed to which of the following events?

a)

Elimination of the military draft 

b)

Ratification of the Treaty of Versailles 

c)

Immigration Act of 1924 

d)

End of World War I 

11.

Which of the following is most likely the cause of the events referenced in both documents? 

a)

In 1893, American businessmen backed by the US military overthrew the Queen of Hawaii 

b)

In 1842, President Tyler urged the US Congress to annex Hawaii 

c)

In the 1890’s, the United States shifted from a policy of imperialism to isolation 

d)

In the 1890’s, the United States pursued a foreign policy of isolationism 

12.

Which claim is best supported by both documents? 

a)

Hawaiians did not universally support the American annexation of Hawaii 

b)

Hawaiians were in full support of the American annexation of Hawaii 

c)

Hawaiians were conquered by Americans and then annexed 

d)

Hawaii was a colony of the United States in 1898

13.

What problem is being depicted in the cartoon above?

a)

President Wilson’s support of the 19th amendment, which was opposed by the Senate  

b)

Disagreement between President Wilson and the Supreme Court over the right for women to vote 

c)

Disagreement between President Wilson and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge over the League of Nations

d)

President Wilson’s support of the Senate’s decision to not ratify the Treaty of Versailles 

14.

The actions taken by the Senate shown in this cartoon are most closely associated with which of the following terms?

a)

Judicial review 

b)

Checks and balances

c)

Popular sovereignty 

d)

Due process 

15.

Critics of the actions shown in this cartoon claimed President Theodore Roosevelt was

a)

causing environmental damage

b)

following a policy of imperialism

c)

requiring massive tax increases

d)

producing major trade deficits with China