Quiz Me! - People: U.S. Becomes a World Power Test your knowledge about people in the U.S. Becomes a World Power era! 1 / 10 Alfred Thayer Mahan, admiral, noted naval historian, and President of the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, was educated at United States Naval Academy The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina United States Military Academy United States Merchant Marine Academy 2 / 10 This 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. John J. Pershing Vernon Baker Alvin York Alfred Thayer Mahan 3 / 10 Following 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. Henry Cabot Lodge, Sr. Sanford Dole John Dole General John J. Pershing 4 / 10 Sanford 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? He nominated his cousin John to become Hawaii’s first territorial governor. The US agreed to pay the national debt of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Public lands were sold to the United States. The US agreed to pay the national debt of both the KIngdom and the Republic of Hawaii. 5 / 10 This 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. Sanford Dole Alvin York General John J. Pershing Henry Cabot Lodge, Sr. 6 / 10 This Congressional Medal of Honor recipient received this award for his bravery during World War I, although originally, he was a pacifist. Alfred Thayer Mahan John J. Pershing Alvin York Vernon Baker 7 / 10 This 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. Sanford Dole Alfred Thayer Mahan Henry Cabot Lodge, Sr. Clarence Darrow 8 / 10 This soldier became well known for his performance in the Battle of Argonne Forest where he successfully captured 132 prisoners on his own. Vernon Baker W.E.B. DuBois Glenn Curtiss Alvin York 9 / 10 This 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 General John J. Pershing Alvin York Alfred Thayer Mahan 10 / 10 This 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. Grover Cleveland William McKinley Theodore Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Your score is Try another 10!
