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WorksheetsUS HISTORY FINAL REVIEW
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which of the following best describes American Imperialism in the late 19th and early 20th century?
A) A movement to promote democracy and self-determination in European nations
B) A belief in isolationism and non-intervention in world affairs
C) A policy of expanding American influence and territory overseas
D) A campaign to establish socialism in Latin American countries
Which of the following best describes the circumstances surrounding the annexation of Hawaii by the United States in 1898?
A) The Hawaiian monarchy invited the United States to annex the islands to protect them from European colonial powers
B) The United States purchased Hawaii from the Hawaiian government for a large sum of money
C) The United States overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy and annexed the islands without the consent of the Hawaiian people
D) The United States negotiated a peaceful transfer of sovereignty with the Hawaiian government and its people
Who was Sanford Dole?
First President of the Confederate States
Owner of the biggest fruit company in the Phillipines
first president of the Republic of Hawaii and first governor of the Territory of Hawaii after it was annexed by the United States.
First President of the Philippines Under President McKinley
Which of the following best describes the significance of the sinking of the USS Maine in Havana harbor in 1898?
A) It was a major victory for the United States in the Spanish-American War
B) It led to a diplomatic resolution of tensions between the United States and Spain
C) It sparked a wave of anti-Spanish sentiment in the United States and helped to push the country into war
D) It marked the beginning of a long period of peace and stability in the Caribbean region
William McKinley oversaw a period of economic prosperity and stability, including the passage of the_________________ Standard Act
Gold
Silver
Tariff
Opportunity
Which of the following best describes the Rough Riders, a volunteer cavalry unit during the Spanish-American War?
A) An all-African American unit led by Colonel Charles Young
B) A group of Native American warriors who fought alongside American soldiers
C) A mixed group of cowboys, miners, and college athletes led by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt
D) An elite unit of American Marines who fought in the Battle of Manila Bay
Theodore Roosevelt pursued an aggressive policy of American expansionism known as ____________________________________________
Open Door Policy
Big Stick Policy
Freedom From Oppression
Rough Riders
Which of the following best describes the Platt Amendment of 1901?
A) An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that granted citizenship to Native Americans
B) An amendment to the Treaty of Paris that ceded control of the Philippines to the United States
C) An amendment to the Cuban constitution that gave the United States the right to intervene in Cuban affairs and establish military bases on the island
D) An amendment to the Monroe Doctrine that established the United States as the dominant power in Latin America
John Hay's served as President McKinley's Secretary of State and promoted the __________________________________ policy with China
Big Stick
Closed Door
Open Door
Aggression
Which of the following best describes the Boxer Rebellion in China?
A) A rebellion by Chinese nationalists against foreign influence and the spread of Christianity in China
B) A civil war between two factions of the Chinese Communist Party
C) A revolt by Japanese samurai against the Meiji government
D) A conflict between Chinese warlords over control of territory in the interior of China
Which of the following best describes the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?
A) A policy of non-intervention in the affairs of Latin American nations
B) A policy of military intervention to protect American business interests in Latin America
C) A policy of territorial expansion into Latin America
D) A policy of promoting democratic reforms in Latin America through diplomatic means
Which of the following best describes Progressivism in the United States?
A) A movement to expand American territorial holdings through imperialistic policies
B) A movement to promote traditional values and social conservatism
C) A movement to reform American society through government intervention and regulation
D) A movement to increase economic inequality and concentrate wealth in the hands of a few individuals
Which of the following best describes Roosevelt's trust-busting policies?
A) A policy of breaking up labor unions and prosecuting union leaders for their activities
B) A policy of dismantling large corporations that monopolized industries and harmed consumers
C) A policy of providing tax breaks and subsidies to small businesses to help them compete with larger corporations
D) A policy of protecting the rights of corporations to operate without interference from government regulation
The construction of the_____________________ was a major event during William H. Taft's presidency
Mount Rushmore
Suez Canal
Highway system
Panama Canal
Which of the following candidates won the US presidential election of 1912, which saw a split in the Republican Party?
A) Woodrow Wilson
B) Theodore Roosevelt
C) William Howard Taft
D) Eugene Debs
Which of the following was a key component of Woodrow Wilson's banking reforms?
A) The establishment of the Federal Reserve System
B) The creation of the Securities and Exchange Commission
C) The implementation of high tariffs to protect American industry
D) The promotion of laissez-faire economics and the free market
Which amendment to the United States Constitution granted women the right to vote during Wilson's administration?
15th
16th
18th
19th
What countries made up the Triple Entente, also known as the Allied Powers, during World War I?
A) Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
B) France, Russia, and the United States
C) France, Russia, and Great Britain
D) Great Britain, Italy, and the Ottoman Empire
The United States initially maintained a position of _________________________________ in WWI, but eventually entered on the side of the Allied Powers in 1917.
Isolationism
Aggressivism
Appeasement
Happiness and Holistic Living
Which U.S. president was associated with the campaign slogan "He Kept Us Out of War!" during World War I?
A) Woodrow Wilson
B) Warren G. Harding
C) Calvin Coolidge
D) Herbert Hoover
Which of the following statements accurately describes Wilson's Fourteen Points for Peace?
A) The Fourteen Points were a series of economic policies aimed at rebuilding war-torn Europe.
B) The Fourteen Points were a set of principles for post-war territorial boundaries and self-determination of nations.
C) The Fourteen Points were a military strategy for defeating the Central Powers in World War I.
D) The Fourteen Points were a plan for establishing a global alliance to prevent future conflicts.
Which of the following statements accurately describes fascism?
A) Fascism is an economic system based on private ownership and free market competition.
B) Fascism is a political ideology characterized by extreme nationalism, authoritarianism, and dictatorial power.
C) Fascism is a religious movement aimed at promoting spiritual enlightenment and universal harmony.
D) Fascism is a social movement focused on advocating for gender equality and social justice.
Which of the following statements accurately describes Joseph Stalin?
A) Stalin was the leader of the French Resistance during World War II.
B) Stalin was a prominent figure in the American Civil Rights Movement.
C) Stalin was the totalitarian leader of the Soviet Union during the interwar period and World War II.
D) Stalin was a renowned artist and sculptor of the Renaissance era.
Which of the following statements accurately describes the attack on Pearl Harbor during World War II?
A) Pearl Harbor was a strategic bombing raid conducted by the Allied Powers against Japan.
B) Pearl Harbor was a surprise military invasion by Germany on the American Pacific coast.
C) Pearl Harbor was a surprise aerial attack by Japan on the United States naval base in Hawaii.
D) Pearl Harbor was a diplomatic negotiation between the United States and Japan to end the war.
Which of the following statements accurately describes Harry Truman's presidency?
A) Harry Truman was the 33rd President of the United States and served from 1945 to 1953.
B) Harry Truman was a prominent civil rights activist who advocated for racial equality during his presidency.
C) Harry Truman was a renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
D) Harry Truman was a famous Hollywood actor who later transitioned into politics.
