WorksheetsUS History (Q2) Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 35mins
Which factor is most closely associated with the decision of the United States to declare war on Spain in 1898?
isolationist policy
labor union pressure
yellow journalism
unrestricted submarine warfare
Why did imperialism suddenly become more popular in the United States by the end of the 19th century?
Americans felt it was against the principles of democracy to rule over others.
Americans wanted to sell goods to new markets and buy raw materials for new industries.
Americans wanted to rule others because America had once been a British colony.
Americans feared imperialism would bring the United States into conflict with other powers.
Which American city served as the main port of embarkation for the “Rough Riders” and other American forces sent to Cuba during the Spanish-American War?
New Orleans, Louisiana
Jacksonville, Florida
Galveston, Texas
Tampa, Florida
The excerpt below is from Alfred Thayer Mahan's Influence of Sea Power upon History, published in 1890.
"England's naval bases have been in all parts of the world and her fleets have at once protected them, kept open the communications between them, and relied upon them for shelter... Colonies attached to the mother-country afford, therefore, the surest means of supporting abroad the sea power of a country... Britain's power was everywhere that her ships could reach."
In this book, Mahan urged Americans to build a large navy and acquire colonies as Britain had. What other strategy did Mahan advocate for the United States to succeed as a naval power?
developing an air force
having a large standing army
placing military bases in Europe
building a canal through Central America
Why was it important to Roosevelt to sail the Great White Fleet around the World?
It made other countries want to trade with the US.
It showed the world that the US could defend itself.
It strengthened US relations with the Filipino people.
The Roosevelt Corollary relates directly to which former document?
The Monroe Doctrine
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Versailles
The Monroe Doctrine ties into which two ideas?
The Roosevelt Corollary & Big Stick Diplomacy
The Roosevelt Corollary and The French and Indian War
Big Stick Diplomacy & Anti - Imperialism
What was a huge benefit of capturing territories for the US?
It set up for the Treaty of Portsmouth
Stop other countries from diplomacy
Strengthen Naval Power
What was the motivation behind building the Panama Canal, as referenced in the cartoon?
create an easier access between the Atlantic and the Pacific
to be in compliance with the Platt Amendment
to decrease trade with other countries
to decrease the exposure of yellow fever to US soldiers
This describes the political, military, and economic domination or control of strong nations over weaker territories
Naval Support
Anti - Imperialism
Authoritarianism
Imperialism
What happened to Hawaii in the end?
The Hawaiian League submitted to Queen Lili’uokalani
The U.S. annexed Hawaii for agricultural and naval base purposes.
The U.S. returned Hawaii to Hawaiians
Queen Lili’uokalani kicked the Americans out
The diagram compares two industrial revolutions.
Which phrase best completes the diagram?
Mass production of goods
Changes in a market economy
New methods of telecommunication
Successful entrepreneurs gain great wealth
Based on your knowledge of the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States, what statement is this cartoon making?
The federal government is ruining the oil industry by placing too many restrictions and regulations on business owners.
The oil industry is thriving due to a healthy working relationship with the federal government.
The owner of Standard Oil has too much power and influence over the federal government.
Emissions from oil refineries are polluting the air and harming the environment.
How did Henry Flagler impact Florida?
He helped bring air conditioning to the state, attracting tourists.
He helped to develop the transportation and tourism industries.
He bought and developed much of the land in Florida during the land boom.
He invented many modern appliances that brought Florida into a modern age.
Use the map to answer the question. How did the Florida East Coast Railway impact the state?
It supplied factories along the ports.
It brought imports from ships to the north.
It brought supplies to soldiers in the Civil War.
It impacted the development of the Gold Coast.
In 1776, British economist Adam Smith published An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
In his book, Smith argued that the most prosperous economies were those that (1) protected private property rights and (2) were largely free of government interference.
In one of the most well-known phrases from the book, Smith said that private citizens who pursue their own interests as if led by an "invisible hand" do the most for society at large — not government interference.
Based on the passage, which of the following was a belief of Adam Smith?
Government taxation of property is the moral
equivalent of theft.
Businesses should decide which goods and services
to produce.
The factors of production should aim to benefit
society, not individuals.
The government must completely deny all
economic responsibility.
Statement A: The “invisible hand” will regulate market wages and prices without the need for government regulation.
Statement B: Laborers represent the foundation of the economy and thus are deserving of support from the government.
Statement C: The government ought to ensure economic success by passing anti-trust legislation.
Statement D: Child labor must be abolished if we are going to stop the cycle of poverty.
Which of the following above statements best supports the philosophy of laissez faire capitalism?
statement A
statement B
statement C
statement D
The political cartoon illustrates which threat to U.S. neutrality in 1917?
the limited navy that the U.S. possessed in 1917
an inability on the part of the U.S. to trade with Europe
unrestricted submarine warfare on the part of the Germans
the threat of attack by Germans on the east coast of the U.S
“We intend to begin on the first of February unrestricted submarine warfare. We shall endeavor in spite of this to keep the United States of America neutral. In the event of this not succeeding, we make Mexico a proposal of alliance on the following basis: make war together, make peace together, generous financial support and an understanding on our part that Mexico is to reconquer the lost territory in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The settlement in detail is left to you.…”
—Zimmerman Telegram of January 19, 1917
This telegram was part of an effort to enlist the support of which country?
The United States
Germany
Mexico
Russia
How did this event contribute to the United States’ entry into World War I?
The Lusitania was an American ship, and German u-boats sank it, which pulled the U.S. into the war
Britain stored munitions on the Lusitania, so Germany declared war on the United States
The Lusitania was a German u-boat that attacked an American ship, which pulled the U.S. into WWI
American passengers died on the Lusitania, so the U.S. was pulled into WWI when German u-boats sank the ship.
Which of the following statements best illustrates the primary purpose of this propaganda poster?
There is a shortage of food in the United States during WWI.
There is a little to no food for young children in the United States during WWI.
There is a need for U.S. citizens to save rice, milk, corn cereals, and meal mush.
There is a need for all U.S. citizens to contribute to the war effort as resources are needed for troops.
During World War I, Charles Schenck mailed circulars to draftees. The circulars suggested that the draft was a monstrous wrong motivated by the capitalist system. The circulars urged "Do not submit to intimidation" but advised only peaceful action such as petitioning to repeal the Conscription Act.
Schenck was found guilty of violating which federal Act by sending anti-draft circulars through the mail?
Espionage Act
Sedition Act
Selective Service Act
War Bonds Act
The following quotation is from the majority opinion of the 1919 case Schenck v. the United States.
“The question in every case is whether the words used are used in such circumstances and are of such a nature as to create a clear and present danger that they will bring about the substantive evils that Congress has a right to prevent. It is a question of proximity and degree. When a nation is at war many things that might be said in time of peace are such a hindrance to its effort that their utterance will not be endured so long as men fight and that no Court could regard them as protected by any constitutional right. “
In which of the following ways did the decision made in Schenck v. the United States impact the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Constitution?
reversed segregation laws
placed limitations on free speech
guaranteed the right to an attorney
allowed for temporary relocation of an ethnic group
The above image is from sheet music for the song entitled “When the Good Lord Makes a Record of a Hero’s Deed He Draws No Color Line.”
Which of the following statements best describes the experience of minorities in the armed forces during WWI?
The armed forces allowed African Americans to enlist but not Asian Americans.
Male and female minorities were encouraged to register for the armed forces.
Minorities were recognized for their efforts but typically served in segregated units.
Minorities were able to take over factory jobs that had become available during the war.
Which of the following reasons best accounts for the percentage of U.S. deaths in relation to other countries’ percentage?
The U.S. entered the war early and therefore experienced a great number of deaths on the battlefield.
The U.S. experienced a large number of accidental deaths which contributed to a high percentage of deaths.
The U.S. entered the war late and therefore experienced a low number of deaths on the battlefield.
The U.S. had a large number of men volunteer to fight alongside Russia, which meant that they were counted as part of Russia’s percentage of deaths.
During World War I, women primarily serviced in non combat roles such as nursing, transportation, and communication. How did these contributions impact women after the war?
Wages for women dramatically increased.
Women had more employment opportunities
at home.
An amendment to the Constitution gave
women suffrage.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union
influenced the passage of Prohibition.
Read the following excerpt to answer the question.
“Any war or threat of war, whether immediately affecting any of the Members of the League or not, is hereby declared a matter of concern to the whole League, and the League shall take any action that may be deemed wise and effectual to safeguard the peace of nations.”
-Article 11 of the Covenant of the League of Nations
What consequence did this article have for the League of Nations?
European and Foreign nations united for a long lasting world peace.
The United States signed the treaty, but retreated back into isolationism.
The organization failed due to the unwillingness of the United States to be a part of it.
The United States became the leader of the organization and strengthened its influences.
