Which individual supported naval dominance as a means of moving the United States towards a position of world power?
Who is Alfred T. Mahan?
100
The Geneva Convention outlawed this type of weapon originally created by the Germans because it was too inhumane. What weapon was it?
What is Poison Gas?
100
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the WWI era?
A. Nationalism
B. Imperialism
C. Militarism
D. Fascism
What is Fascism?
200
"I would give anything if President McKinley would order the fleet to Havana tomorrow." -- Theodore Roosevelt
Why would Roosevelt have made the statement above?
He was certain that the Spanish sank the USS Maine.
200
The United States entered the war with Germany during which years?
What is 1917- 1918?
200
Who was the following individual?
- The most decorated soldier in WWI
- Medal of Honor recipient
- fought in the Meuse- Argonne Offensive
Who is Alvin York?
200
At the beginning of WWI, these were used to spy on the enemy but had limited success. Later, they were used to bomb the enemy and had machine guns installed. What is the innovation being described?
What is an airplane?
200
All of the following are characteristics of the Rise to World Power Era Except...
A. Expansionism
B. Practice of Diplomacy
C. Global Conflict
D. Indian Resettlement
What is Indian resettlement?
300
How did the control of Hawaii impact the position of the U.S. as a world power?
Hawaii then served as a military base for the U.S. in the Pacific.
300
Which event best describes the following list...
- Passenger ships would not be targeted
- Merchant ships would not be sunk until the presence of weapons had been established
- Merchant ships would not be sunk without provision for the safety of passengers and crew
What is Germany's Sussex Pledge?
300
Who was the following individual?
- Graduated from the Military Academy at West Point
- Fought in the Spanish- American War
- Pursued Pancho Villa in Mexico
- Led the American Expeditionary Force in WWI
Who is John J. Pershing?
300
During WWI, Germans and Americans had a need to keep their enemies from advancing on them across open fields. Which innovation in weaponry is responsible for keeping the soldiers of WWI in trenches?
What are machine guns?
300
An agreement between Spain and the U.S. which gives Cuba its independence, allows U.S. to keep Puerto Rico and Guam, and sells the Philippines for $20 million.
What is Treaty of Paris?
400
After the Spanish- American War, the position of the U.S. as a world power was MOST enhanced by --
A. control of the Caribbean Sea Area
B. Possession of territory around the world
C. Enforcement of the Roosevelt Corollary
D. Destruction of Spanish military power
What is possession of territories around the world?
400
Which concern led some in the U.S. Senate to decline the ratification of the Treaty of Versailles and the Covenant for the League of Nations?
A. The treatises accepted the communist gov't.
B. The treaties levied heavy reparations and taxes on the U.S.
C. The treaties would involve the U.S. in entangling alliances.
D. The treaties changed the boundaries of existing countries in Europe.
C. The treaties would involve the U.S. in entangling alliances.
400
Heir to the Austro- Hungarian throne.
Who is Archduke Ferdinand?
400
This discovery/ innovation was developed out of the need to end the stalemate on the western front. Effective in ending trench warfare.
What are Tanks?
400
The British intercepted a message, in which Germany offered Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California to Mexico if they attacked the U.S.
What is Zimmerman Telegram?
500
Put the following in Chronological order.....
1. Rough Riders fight Cuba
2. Guam and Puerto Rico become territory of U.S.
3. Liberation of Cuba
4. Sinking of battleship USS Maine
4, 1, 3, 2
500
How was the Battle of Argonne Forest a turning point in WWI?
It was the final Allied offensive that forced the Germans to agree to the armistice.
500
Served as a Legal Advisor to the state deparment at the outbreak of WWI. He also advocated against Britain's policy of blockade.
Who is Robert Lansing?
500
Fill in the blank using your previous knowledge.
Bakers were encouraged to bake ____________ which included a wheat-flour substitute.
What is Victory bread?
500
Describe one major disease or epidemic that occurred during WWI and what are the 4 medical advances discussed in the notes?
What is Influenza epidemic? Yellow fever, Tetanus vaccine, Rabies vaccine, Typhoid vaccine