Quiz Me! - Events: U.S. as a World Power Test your knowledge about events in the U.S. Becomes a World Power era! 1 / 10 Which event is an example of unrestricted submarine warfare during World War I? Japan torpedoing Pearl Harbor U.S. attacking German passenger ships Germans sinking the Lusitania British targeting U.S. seaports 2 / 10 What was the significance of the sinking of the Lusitania? American opposition to the Germans grew because of their use of unrestricted submarine warfare. It was the event that triggered the alliance system and started World War I. The US immediately declared war on Germany as a result of the large number of Americans killed. The British retaliated by sinking a German passenger ship they believed was carrying weapons. 3 / 10 Which war used the new technology and strategies described above? World War I Korean War Spanish American War World War II 4 / 10 When 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 World War II After the Spanish-American War 5 / 10 Which turning point best completes the timeline above because of U.S. involvement in World War I? Battle of Gallipoli Battle of Argonne Forest Battle of Somme Battle of the Marne 6 / 10 How did American foreign policy change as a result of the Spanish-American War? 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. Americans became involved in uncovering human rights abuses abroad. Government leaders asked Americans to withdraw their foreign investments to avoid entanglements with foreign countries.. 7 / 10 Which statement best describes the significance of World War I? The U.S. made substantial overseas territorial acquisitions after winning the war. The war established the United States and the Soviet Union as competing superpowers. New weapons and strategies caused a tremendous loss of life and massive environmental damage. It was the first foreign war to be fought on American soil. 8 / 10 What happened as a result of the Zimmerman Telegram? Mexico regained territory it lost in the Mexican-American War. The U.S. entered World War I on the Allies’ side. Italy promised to join World War I on the side of the Allies Germany promised to back Serbia against Austria. 9 / 10 What was the significance of the Panamá Canal? The canal put the U.S.in debt and took longer to complete than the Suez Canal. England violated the Monroe Doctrine when it took over control of the Panamá Canal. The route connecting two oceans gave the U.S. quicker access to new territorial acquisitions. Latin American nations controlled the canal and restricted U.S. access to the waterway. 10 / 10 How did President Woodrow Wilson influence the Paris Peace Conference? He encouraged countries to build up their military arsenals for protection. He insisted Germany be punished harshly for its role in WWI. He persuaded the Allies to include a League of Nations in the Treaty. He discouraged freedom of the seas and equal access to trade. Your score is Try another 10!
