This quiz assesses understanding of America's evolution into a modern nation during the early 20th century, focusing on events like the Spanish-American War and World War I, and the roles of key figures and policies in Progressivism and Imperialism.
Public's support for the Spanish-American War
Creation of the Open Door Policy
Acquisitions of Florida
Purchasing Alaska
Teller Amendment
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Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Herbert Hoover
William Jennings Bryan
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Asking Congress for additional funding for the war effort
Suggesting a peace plan to prevent future wars
Proposing war crime trials for leaders of enemy nations
Calling for military alliances against aggressor nations
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Germany offered Mexico a chance to regain the land it had lost in the Mexican Cession, if Mexico attacked the United States and helped prevent the US from assisting the Allies
A British spy alerted the world to the existence of mass extermination camps in German held territories
The United States assured the British that it would join the war in Europe if the war were to continue for another year
The owner of the Boston Red Sox revealed a plan to sell star player Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees for large amounts of money
The United State's senator promised pro-temperance organization that a constitutional amendment imposing prohibition would soon be passed
Rejection by President Woodrow Wilson
Fear of becoming involved in another European War
High financial cost of membership
Concern over communist control of international organizations
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The Open Door Policy
The Roosevelt Corollary
The Gentlemen's Agreement
Dollar Doplomacy
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The United States Senate rejected it because it treated Germany too leniently
The United States Senate rejected it because it required increase American involvment in European affairs
The United States Senate approved it, with reservation concerning the division of Eastern Europe
The United States Senate approved it without reservations
It was never voted on by the United States Sentate
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War Industries Board
Dawes Plan
Food Administration
Espionage Act
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Congress realized that the key threat to national security came from South America.
Great Britain had plans to purchase the canal zone and colonize the territory.
Spain had regained control of its former colonies near the canal route.
The navy needed a faster way to move ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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Ensure the safety of American consumers
Establish price controls on the cattle industry
Limit the power of Congress
Give big business greater control over the economy
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Decisions about conservation are best left to the states.
Corporations can be trusted to use natural resources wisely.
The federal government must protect the nation’s lands from exploitation.
The free market should set the value of the nation’s natural resources.
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Moral Improvement
Temperance
Social Welfare
Muckraking
Economic Reform
Fostering Efficiency
Secret Service
Governmental Improvement
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The Octopus by Frank Norris
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
The Same of the Cities by Lincoln Steffens
How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis
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Political Advertising
Public Opinion Polling
Yellow Journalism
Isolationist Policies
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European alliances
American imperialism
The growth of military power
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Germany unrestricted U-Boat warfare
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Racism in the United States is illegal
Prayer in public schools is unconstitutional
Interstate commerce can be regulated by state governments
Constitutional rights are not absolute
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Formed an alliance with England
Gained recognition as a world power
Repealed the Monroe Doctrine
Decreased the size of its navy
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Raise additional campaign funds for candidates
Increase the power of voters in the political process
Strengthen the role of political machines
Expand the power of the federal government
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Rise of American Imperialism
Causes of World War I
Enforcement of the Monroe Doctrine
Trade Expansion in East Asia
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New England
South
West
Midwest
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Opposed railroad monopolies
Criticized the growing power of labor unions
Raised concerns about the negative effects of industrialization
supported the need for reforms in education
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Disprove claims of yellow journalists
Encourage government assistance for poor farmers
Promote the use of child labor
Increase public concern over tenement conditions
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Threatens the principle of States rights
conflicts with national economic policies
interferes with a presidential campaign
Presents a clear and present danger to the nation
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Supporting new political parties
increasing the power of voters over the political process
reestablishing property qualifications for voting
Extending voting rights to immigrants
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France
Great Britain
Russia
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Africa
Egypt
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Alliances
Militarism
Imperialism
Nationalism
Assassination
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Sinking of the USS Maine
Yellow Journalism
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