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American Imperialism and World War I

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose all territories gained by US as a result of the Spanish American War...

a)

Puerto Rico

b)

Guam

c)

Philippines

d)

Hawaii

2.

Choose all reasons for US imperialism...

a)

the end of the frontier in the US

b)

desire to compete against European empires

c)

the need for more workers in the industrial age

d)

the need for new markets and more natural resources

3.

Which foreign policy allowed for multiple nations to trade with China?

a)

Open Door Policy

b)

Dollar Diplomacy

c)

Moral Diplomacy

d)

Big Stick Policy

4.

Which of the following reasons for imperialism was based on the spread of Anglo-Saxon culture?

a)

The desire to compete with European empires

b)

White Man's Burden

c)

The need for more natural resources

d)

The need for more markets

5.

Where did the US encourage a revolt in Central America and why?

a)

Colombia; to take control of oil fields

b)

Panama; to build a canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

c)

Bolivia; to elminate the rebel Simon Bolivar

d)

Mexico; to catch "Pancho" Villa

6.

What was the significance of building a canal in Panama?

a)

it would take territory away from the Spanish empire

b)

it would allow easier economic and military access to and from the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

c)

it would make it easier for the US to invade countries in South America

d)

it would allow the US to control worldwide trade

7.

What territory did the US gain control of as a result of the Platt Amendment?

a)

Cuba

b)

Guam

c)

Hawaii

d)

Guantanamo Bay

8.
The policy of building up strong armed forces and weapons to prepare for war is known as
a)
Imperialism
b)
Isolationism
c)
Militarism
d)
Nationalism
9.
Who was the American President during WWI? 
a)
George Washington
b)
Woodrow Wilson
c)
Franklin Roosevelt
d)
Teddy 
10.
What is an agreement among nations to defend one another?
a)
World War I
b)
nationalism
c)
alliance
d)
isolationism
11.
Since the fighting in WWI was so fierce, what did the soldiers soon begin fighting from?
a)
The air
b)
The seas
c)
trenches
d)
bases
12.
What policy did the United States prefer at the start of WWI?
a)
nationalism
b)
isolationism
c)
militarism
d)
imperialism
13.
What did Germany send to Mexico that offered to help them win land back from the United States if Mexico would start a war with the US?
a)
The Zimmerman Telegram
b)
The Outlandish Letter
c)
The Surprising Phone Call
14.
What was the main reason the U.S. decided to enter the war on the Allied side?
a)
Germany's unrestricted submarine attacks
b)
Germany's attempt to get Mexico involved in the war
c)
Germany's sinking of the Lusitania
15.
What new weapon of WWI was feared because it burned lungs and blinded eyes if a soldier came into contact with it?
a)
poison water
b)
poison food
c)
poison gas
16.
Woodrow Wilson's purpose in proposing a League of Nations was to --
a)

Prepare for World War II

b)

have countries settle disputes in nonviolent ways

c)

provide Europe with money to rebuild after the war

d)

create a world army

17.
Which country never joined the League of Nations?
a)

Great Britain

b)

 Germany

c)

France

d)

United States

18.
Biased communication intended to influence people’s thoughts and actions is known as ____________________.
a)
Propaganda
b)
Espionage
c)
Sedition
d)
Dissent
19.
What is the message of the propaganda poster above? 
a)
Rationing 
b)
Demonization of Germany 
c)
Enlisting in the army 
d)
Buying war bonds 
20.
The United States' involvement in World War I was partly due to its economic and political ties to 
a)
Russia
b)
Spain
c)
Great Britain
d)
France
21.
World War I began in ____ and ended in _____.
a)
1914, 1917
b)

1917, 1918

c)
1914, 1918
22.
How did the Zimmerman Telegram influence U.S. entry into World War I?
a)
It announced the czar's overthrow in Russia
b)
It revealed a proposed military alliance between Mexico and Germany
c)
It contained orders for German u-boats to attack British passenger ships
d)
It described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality
23.
Why did the United States decide to enter World War I?
a)
The United States had suffered economically from European sanctions
b)
A European nation had taken aggressive actions against the United States
c)
The U.S. president was obligated to fulfill campaign promises
d)
Communist activities among U.S. immigrants were threatening the country
24.
The Fourteen Points reflected Woodrow Wilson's belief that-
a)
Intervention in the affairs of other nations were never justifiable
b)
Travel among nations should be regulated by an international organization
c)
No country should be allowed to spend more on defense than any other country
d)
Cooperation among international leaders was essential to world peace
25.
WWI was the first total war in history. What is total war?
a)
everything was open to fighting, including civilians and cities
b)
the first time the army, navy, and air force were used together
c)
every country in the world was involved in fighting
d)
all of a country's money would go totally to war
26.
The following countries make up which alliance system: Austria-Hungary, Germany, & Ottoman Empire
a)
Triple Entente
b)
Allies
c)
Central Powers
d)
Axis
27.
Who is to blame for the war according to the Treaty of Versailles?
a)
Great Britain
b)
France
c)
Germany
d)
Serbia
28.
How did Germany's policy of unrestricted submarine warfare anger the American people?
a)
American companies lost a lot of money when British ships were sunk.
b)
When the Lusitania was sunk, 128 Americans were killed.
c)
The American people did not like having goods made in Germany.
d)
The Germans did not want America to trade with enemy countries. 
29.
What are two ways the Treaty of Versailles punished Germany severely?
a)
It divided Germany into four separate, occupied zones.
b)
It supported economic help given to Germany by the U.S.
c)
It took away German territory in Spain and Russia.
d)
It forced Germany to accept blame for the war and to pay reparations.

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