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 This 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 Alvin York Alfred Thayer Mahan 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. Alfred Thayer Mahan John J. Pershing Alvin York Vernon Baker 3 / 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. William McKinley Grover Cleveland Theodore Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson 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? 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. 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 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 6 / 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. General John J. Pershing Alfred Thayer Mahan Alvin York Vernon Baker 7 / 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 United States Military Academy The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina United States Merchant Marine Academy 8 / 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. Henry Cabot Lodge, Sr. Alvin York Sanford Dole General John J. Pershing 9 / 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. Sanford Dole General John J. Pershing John Dole Henry Cabot Lodge, Sr. 10 / 10 This 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 John J. Pershing Henry Cabot Lodge, Sr. Your score is Try another 10!
