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8th Benchmark 2 Review

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
How did many Americans react to the Zimmerman Telegram? 
a)
They wanted to fire Zimmerman
b)
They wanted to avoid membership in the League of Nations
c)
They became concerned about Russian expansion
d)
They were outraged over a possible German-Mexican alliance
2.
1. President Wilson declares war on Germany.
2. Fourteen Points Plan
3. Sinking of the Lusitania
4. Zimmerman Telegram
What is the correct chronological order of these events? 
a)
1, 2, 3, 4
b)
3, 4, 1, 2
c)
2, 1, 4, 3
d)
4, 3, 2, 1
3.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why the United States decided to enter World War I?
a)
Sinking of the Lusitania and other merchant ships
b)
Written insult of the President's lack of courage
c)
Zimmerman Telegram
d)
Economic ties to Great Britain
4.

Pride in one's nation, promoting it's causes, cultures and interests is

a)

militarism

b)

nationalism

c)

imperialism

d)

alliances

5.

Propaganda can be best described as

a)

fake news

b)

objective coverage of a news story, event, person, etc.

c)

providing information, ideas, and even rumors to help or hurt a cause

d)

tabloid type publications, celebrity gossip, etc.

6.

The belief that a country needs a strong army is called

a)

Imperialism

b)

Militarism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Socialism

7.

Defense agreements among nations

a)

understanding your enemy

b)

trenches

c)

alliance system

d)

detente

8.

Muckrakers were...

a)

Singers

b)

Street Cleaners

c)

Writers

9.

What was the main goal of muckrakers?

a)

expose the wrongdoings in businesses and government

b)

Clean up the streets and litter

c)

Win Nobel Peace Prizes

d)

Increase control over how farms operate

10.

What was a result of The Jungle being published?

a)

President Roosevelt called for more power for muckrakers.

b)

Demand for meat increased across the US.

c)

Congress passed new laws to make food safe for consumers.

d)

Meatpacking plants were all closed down.

11.

Why did Americans view the Bolsheviks as a threat in Europe?

a)

Americans fears the Bolsheviks would take over Great Britain.

b)

Americans feared the Bolsheviks would become capitalists'.

c)

American feared Communism would take over Europe after the defeat of Germany.

d)

Communism would spread to Canada.

12.

What impact did Marcus Garvey have on Malcom X?

a)

Malcom X was inspired by Garvey to fight for black rights.

b)

Malcom X was inspired to move to the South by Garvey.

c)

Malcom X was inspired by Garvey to fight for women's rights.

d)

Malcom X was inspire by Garvey to live in the US.