Quiz Me! - Events: U.S. as a World PowerTest your knowledge about events in the U.S. Becomes a World Power era! 1 / 10What was the significance of the territorial acquisitions of Guam, Hawaii, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico? The new territories created economic hardships for the United States. People in the new territories became citizens with full political rights. The U.S. gave people in the territories opportunities for self-government. The territories provided strategic locations for national defense. 2 / 10How did American foreign policy change as a result of the Spanish-American War? Government leaders asked Americans to withdraw their foreign investments to avoid entanglements with foreign countries.. Americans became involved in uncovering human rights abuses abroad. America asserted its position in world affairs after decisively defeating Spain in a quick victory. President Roosevelt expanded the Monroe Doctrine to declare the United States the international police in the Western hemisphere. 3 / 10When did the United States acquire the territories of Guam, Hawaii, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico? After World War II During World War I After the Spanish-American War As a result of Pearl Harbor 4 / 10Which turning point best completes the timeline above because of U.S. involvement in World War I? Battle of Somme Battle of Gallipoli Battle of Argonne Forest Battle of the Marne 5 / 10Which event is an example of unrestricted submarine warfare during World War I? Germans sinking the Lusitania Japan torpedoing Pearl Harbor U.S. attacking German passenger ships British targeting U.S. seaports 6 / 10Why was the Battle of Argonne Forest considered to be a turning point in World War I? The decisive victory for the Germans persuaded them to continue fighting. The addition of U.S. troops tipped the balance in favor of the Allies. Allied troops tried unsuccessfully to keep the Germans out of Paris. Russia withdrew from the war after losing the battle. 7 / 10How did President Woodrow Wilson influence the Paris Peace Conference? He discouraged freedom of the seas and equal access to trade. He persuaded the Allies to include a League of Nations in the Treaty. He insisted Germany be punished harshly for its role in WWI. He encouraged countries to build up their military arsenals for protection. 8 / 10What was the significance of the sinking of the Lusitania? The US immediately declared war on Germany as a result of the large number of Americans killed. American opposition to the Germans grew because of their use of unrestricted submarine warfare. The British retaliated by sinking a German passenger ship they believed was carrying weapons. It was the event that triggered the alliance system and started World War I. 9 / 10Who was responsible for writing the Open Door Note that gave the United States equal trading access in China? Secretary of State William Seward President Theodore Roosevelt Secretary of State John Hay President William Howard Taft 10 / 10Why did the United States Senate choose not to ratify the Treaty of Versailles? The Treaty did not provide enough opportunities for the U.S. to get involved in world affairs. The U.S. public believed the Treaty did not punish Germany severely enough. It feared being forced into another war if the U.S. joined the League of Nations. President Woodrow Wilson encouraged the Senate not to ratify it. Your score is Try another 10!
