Quiz Me! - People: U.S. Becomes a World PowerTest your knowledge about people in the U.S. Becomes a World Power era! 1 / 10Sanford Dole played a large role in the annexation of Hawaii by the United States of America in 1898. Which of the following is associated with his influence? The US agreed to pay the national debt of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Public lands were sold to the United States. He nominated his cousin John to become Hawaii’s first territorial governor. The US agreed to pay the national debt of both the KIngdom and the Republic of Hawaii. 2 / 10This war hero was named Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I, His troops played a significant role in the battle of Argonne Forest. Vernon Baker Alfred Thayer Mahan Alvin York John J. Pershing 3 / 10This author of The Influence of Sea Power on History strongly influenced both President Teddy Roosevelt and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, Sr.’s views on foreign policy. Vernon Baker Alfred Thayer Mahan Alvin York General John J. Pershing 4 / 10This conservative American was born in 1850 and began his political career as a member of the Massachusetts state legislature. He then became a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and later represented Massachusetts in the U.S Senate where he served until his death in 1924. Clarence Darrow Henry Cabot Lodge, Sr. Sanford Dole Alfred Thayer Mahan 5 / 10This future World War I general gained his military experience fighting in the Indian wars, with the Buffalo Soldiers, in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, and in Mexico searching for Pancho Villa. Alfred Thayer Mahan Theodore Roosevelt Henry Cabot Lodge, Sr. John J. Pershing 6 / 10Following the overthrow of the monarch of the kingdom of Hawaii, this notable person was named President of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Hawaii. Sanford Dole Henry Cabot Lodge, Sr. John Dole General John J. Pershing 7 / 10Alfred Thayer Mahan, admiral, noted naval historian, and President of the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, was educated at United States Merchant Marine Academy United States Naval Academy The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina United States Military Academy 8 / 10This Congressional Medal of Honor recipient received this award for his bravery during World War I, although originally, he was a pacifist. Vernon Baker Alvin York John J. Pershing Alfred Thayer Mahan 9 / 10This president proposed the League of Nations after World War I although the United States never joined. However, he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1920 for his efforts. Woodrow Wilson Theodore Roosevelt Grover Cleveland William McKinley 10 / 10This republican senator strongly aligned with President Teddy Roosevelt, especially supporting US expansion but often clashed with President Woodrow Wilson notably arguing strongly against the Treaty of Versaille and the League of Nations at the conclusion of World War I. General John J. Pershing Sanford Dole Henry Cabot Lodge, Sr. Alvin York Your score is Try another 10!