Quiz Me! - People: U.S. Becomes a World PowerTest your knowledge about people in the U.S. Becomes a World Power era! 1 / 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 General John J. Pershing Alvin York 2 / 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 Henry Cabot Lodge, Sr. Alvin York Sanford Dole 3 / 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. Theodore Roosevelt Alfred Thayer Mahan Henry Cabot Lodge, Sr. John J. Pershing 4 / 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. Theodore Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson William McKinley Grover Cleveland 5 / 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. Alvin York Vernon Baker Alfred Thayer Mahan John J. Pershing 6 / 10This soldier became well known for his performance in the Battle of Argonne Forest where he successfully captured 132 prisoners on his own. Alvin York Glenn Curtiss W.E.B. DuBois Vernon Baker 7 / 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 8 / 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 9 / 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. 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. Public lands were sold to the United States. 10 / 10This Congressional Medal of Honor recipient received this award for his bravery during World War I, although originally, he was a pacifist. John J. Pershing Vernon Baker Alfred Thayer Mahan Alvin York Your score is Try another 10!