Quiz Me! - Events: U.S. as a World PowerTest your knowledge about events in the U.S. Becomes a World Power era! 1 / 10Which statement best describes the significance of World War I? The U.S. made substantial overseas territorial acquisitions after winning the war. It was the first foreign war to be fought on American soil. New weapons and strategies caused a tremendous loss of life and massive environmental damage. The war established the United States and the Soviet Union as competing superpowers. 2 / 10How did American foreign policy change as a result of the Spanish-American War? Americans became involved in uncovering human rights abuses abroad. America asserted its position in world affairs after decisively defeating Spain in a quick victory. Government leaders asked Americans to withdraw their foreign investments to avoid entanglements with foreign countries.. 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? As a result of Pearl Harbor During World War I After the Spanish-American War After World War II 4 / 10Which turning point best completes the timeline above because of U.S. involvement in World War I? Battle of the Marne Battle of Somme Battle of Argonne Forest Battle of Gallipoli 5 / 10What was the significance of the Spanish Flu epidemic during World War I? The epidemic caused the final German retreat Peasant deaths due to the flu caused Russia to withdraw More soldiers’ died from the flu than in combat Americans developed the first flu vaccine 6 / 10Which war does the list above best describe? World War II Spanish-American War World War I Korean War 7 / 10What specific event drew the Americans into World War I? Pearl Harbor The Open Door Note Sinking of the Lusitania Zimmerman Telegram 8 / 10What was the significance of the sinking of the Lusitania? The British retaliated by sinking a German passenger ship they believed was carrying weapons. American opposition to the Germans grew because of their use of unrestricted submarine warfare. The US immediately declared war on Germany as a result of the large number of Americans killed. It was the event that triggered the alliance system and started World War I. 9 / 10What was the significance of the Open Door Note written by the Secretary of State in 1900? It opened up immigration to the United States from China and Japan at the end of the 19th century. It gave European nations the right to claim territory in the Americas. It gave all nations equal access to trade in China, including the United States. It gave American businessmen free access to trade in the newly acquired Spanish colonies. 10 / 10Which war used the new technology and strategies described above? Korean War World War I Spanish American War World War II Your score is Try another 10!
