Quiz Me! - Era: U.S. World PowerTest your knowledge about the U.S. Becomes a World Power era! 1 / 10Which turning point best completes the timeline above because of U.S. involvement in World War I? Battle of Somme Battle of Argonne Forest Battle of Gallipoli Battle of the Marne 2 / 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 3 / 10Wilson’s Fourteen Points attempted to outline a plan for peace after World War I impose international trade barriers end racial segregation in the U.S. military mandate that private companies manufacture war materials 4 / 10What was the significance of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand? The alliances set up for protection caused an incident between Serbia and Austria Hungary to spread. The Axis and Allied Powers fought in World War II. It started the Russian Revolution and communist rule. It signaled the end of the monarchy in Austria. 5 / 10How 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. Government leaders asked Americans to withdraw their foreign investments to avoid entanglements with foreign countries.. 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. 6 / 10Which of the following was NOT part of Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points? Restriction on military strength Assignment of post-war debt to Europe Restoration of territories Improved international relations 7 / 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 John J. Pershing Alvin York 8 / 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 William McKinley Woodrow Wilson Grover Cleveland 9 / 10What was the significance of the Spanish Flu epidemic during World War I? Americans developed the first flu vaccine More soldiers’ died from the flu than in combat The epidemic caused the final German retreat Peasant deaths due to the flu caused Russia to withdraw 10 / 10Which event is an example of unrestricted submarine warfare during World War I? British targeting U.S. seaports Japan torpedoing Pearl Harbor U.S. attacking German passenger ships Germans sinking the Lusitania Your score is Try another 10!
