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American Imperialism/World Power

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When one country takes control of another for economic, political or military gain it is called?

a)

Colonialism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Manifest Destiny

d)

Nationalism

2.

As a result of the Spanish- American War, the US became a political power in

a)

The Hawaiian Islands

b)

Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

c)

Samoa

d)

Panama

3.

He was part of the Rough Riders during the Spanish American war. He was also the assistant Secretary of the Navy and a president during the progressive era. 

a)

Grover Cleveland

b)

Theodore Roosevelt

c)

William McKinley

d)

Alfred Thayer Mahan

4.

Alfred Thayer Mahan supported moving the US into a position of power by 

a)

increasing funding for the US Air Force 

b)

improving relations with US allies 

c)

strengthening US naval capacity 

d)

bolstering US industrial output 

5.
What US President was most influential in starting the Panama Canal?
a)
FDR
b)
JFK
c)
Teddy Roosevelt
d)
Taft
6.
What 2 oceans does the Panama Canal connect?
a)
Atlantic Ocean and Indian Ocean
b)
Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean
c)
Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
d)
Lake Michigan and Mississippi River
7.
8. U.S. becomes this after the Spanish-American War
a)
Annexed by Spain
b)
A monarchy
c)
A dictatorship
d)
An imperial/world power
8.
Which of these nations was on the WINNING side of World War I?
a)
France
b)
Germany
c)
Austria-Hungary
d)
The Ottoman Empire
9.
What are reparations?
a)
Payments Germany was forced to pay
b)
Repairs and improvements made to Germany
c)
Money that France would donate to Germany to help rebuild
d)
Payments that Russia would give to the Ottoman Empire
10.
Who had to take full blame for WWI in the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
Britain
b)
Ottoman Empire
c)
Germany
d)
Russia
11.
Why were reparations introduced by the Allies?
a)
So the French could invade the Ruhr
b)
To fund hyperinflation
c)
To pay for the war damage
d)
So the Weimar government could be popular
12.
What did the the major European victors want from the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
to help Germany rebuild its economy
b)
to punish Germany for its role in WWI
c)
to establish lasting world peace in the future
d)
to punish Russia for its role in WWI
13.
What was a result of the harsh conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I?
a)
economic and political instability in Germany
b)
uprisings during the French Revolution
c)
the development of democracy in Italy
d)
the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia
14.
According to the Treaty of Versailles, what country was expected to pay for the damages inWorld War I?
a)
Austria-Hungary
b)
 Russia
c)
Germany
d)
France
15.
Which of these nations was on the LOSING side of World War I?
a)
The United States
b)
The United Kingdom
c)
Germany
d)
Italy
16.
The ____________ Empire declared war on ____________ and started the war.
a)
Austrian-Hungarian, Serbia
b)
Ottoman, Germany
c)
Austrian-Hungarian, Russia
d)
France, America
17.
The Treaty of Versailles force Germany to:
a)
Pay war reperations
b)
Give up control of the Rhineland to a foreign occupation
c)
Limit the size of its army and navy
d)
All of these are true
18.
The only thing which the Fourteen points called for, which was actually put into action was:
a)
Independence for colonized areas (self-determination)
b)
The prevention of secret alliances
c)
The creation of the League of Nations
d)
All of these points were put into action
19.

Which ship was sent to Havana, but it exploded?

a)

the Titanic

b)

the Sprigate

c)

the Minnesota

d)

the Maine

20.

The United States began to act as an "international police force" as a result of...

a)

The Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine

b)

The Monroe Corollary to the Roosevelt Doctrine

c)

The Baseball Bat Doctrine

d)

The International Police Force Doctrine

21.

Three causes of the Spanish-American War:

a)

1. yellow journalism

2. the De Lome Letter

3. Sinking of USS Maine

b)

1. Rough Riders

2. Battle of San Juan Hill

3. Dollar Diplomacy

c)

1. Dollar Diplomacy

2. Moral Diplomacy

3. Rough Riders

d)

1. Monroe Doctrine

2. Roosevelt Corollary

3. USS Maine

22.

This was added to the Monroe Doctrine and stated that if European countries did try to invade the Western Hemisphere, especially Latin America, the US would use military force

a)

Monroe Corollary

b)

Roosevelt Doctrine

c)

Roosevelt Corollary

d)

McKinley Doctrine

23.
A secret telegram from Germany to Mexico was the:
a)
Tooleriod Telegram
b)
Zimmerman Telegram
c)
Lusitania Telegram
24.
What was the purpose of the Zimmerman Telegram?
a)
Germany wanted Mexico to join the war and fight against the US.
b)
Germany wanted Mexico to stay out of the war.
25.

Why did the Zimmerman note cause outrage among Americans?

a)

It revealed Mexico was getting ready to enter the war on the German side.

b)

It promised Mexico that Germany would help it reclaim territory in the U.S. if the United States entered the war against Germany.

c)

Zimmermann was passing American secrets to Germany with the help of Mexican leaders.

d)

The telegram contained secret messages sent by American leaders its commanders on European battlefields.

26.
What was the goal of Woodrow Wilson's 14 points?
a)
to achieve world peace
b)
to punish germany
c)
to start WW2
d)
to reward Russia
27.
What organization did Wilson want to establish?
a)
United Nations
b)
European Union
c)
League of Nations
d)
NAFTA
28.
What was the point of the League of Nations according to Wilson?
a)
to grant independence to nations
b)
to resolve international disagreements
c)
to sue Germany
d)
establish new governments
29.

an agreement between nations to work together for a common goal or to defend each other in the event of war

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

30.

when a nation takes over another nation to rule them and take their natural resources

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

31.

building up and maintaining a strong, well equipped military in order to defend, gain power, or achieve goals

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

32.

feeling loyal and proud of your nation and believing your nation is better and more important than other nations

a)

Militarism

b)

Alliances

c)

Imperialism

d)

Nationalism

33.

During the 2nd Industrial Revolution, new and better weapons were created. Countries jumped at this opportunity to build up a massive military. This is called ________.

a)

Imperialism

b)

Militarism

c)

Weaponization

d)

The Gilded Age

34.

Why did European countries participate in imperialism?

a)

They weren't imperialists

b)

Needed more soldiers for the war

c)

Needed cheap labor

d)

Wealth and need for resources

35.

An example of a strategic military reason for expanding to Hawaii would be:

a)

Converting natives to Christianity

b)

Adding a naval base

c)

Gaining new resources such as sugar and pineapple farms.

36.

An example of an economic reason for expanding to Hawaii is:

a)

Adding naval bases

b)

Converting natives to Christianity

c)

Gaining access to trade routes with Asia

37.

True or False. Americans had interest in Hawaii because of the wealth brought from Hawaiian Sugar and Pineapple plantations.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

Which of the following events is depicted in this political cartoon

a)

Sink of the USS Maine

b)

Zimmerman Telegram

c)

rise of militarism

d)

Rise of nationalism

39.

Which of the following are examples of M.A.I.N reasons for WWI?

a)

Militarism

b)

Isolationism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Alliance System

40.

Match the Policy with the country or region it effects

a)

Roosevelt Corollary

1.

Latin America

b)

Open Door Policy

2.

China

c)

Treaty of Versailles

3.

Europe

d)

Zimmerman Telegram

4.

Mexcio

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