Word War 1
Spanish-American War
U.S. Foreign Policy
Causes of War
Post-War Effects
100

Who was the most decorated soldier in World War I?

  • Answer: Who is Army Corporal Alvin York?
100

What did the U.S. gain from the Spanish-American War?

What are Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines?

100

 Which policy is associated with William Howard Taft?

What is Dollar Diplomacy?

100

What caused the U.S. to enter World War I?

What is the interception of the Zimmerman Telegram?

100

What was the League of Nations?

What is an international organization aimed at maintaining peace?

200

Which event led the U.S. to enter World War I?

  • Answer: What is unrestricted submarine warfare?
200

Who was a key advocate for a strong navy?

Who is Alfred Thayer Mahan?

200

What was the primary goal of the Open Door Policy?

What is to ensure equal trading rights in China?

200

Identify two militaristic causes of World War I.

What are the arms race and militarism in Germany and Russia?

200

Why was the Treaty of Versailles controversial?

What is it was seen as too harsh on Germany?

300

What was the name of Woodrow Wilson's speech outlining peace terms?

  • Answer: What is the Fourteen Points?
300

What did Sanford B. Dole advocate for?

What is the annexation of Hawaii?

300

What was the effect of the Panama Canal on trade?

What is it reduced transportation costs and increased access to markets?

300

What role did submarine warfare play in WWI?

What is it caused tensions and led to U.S. involvement?

300

What were the consequences of the U.S. not joining the League?

What is weakened the League's effectiveness?

400

What was one economic effect of World War I?

What is the increase in military spending and sale of war bonds?

400

What was the impact of the USS Maine explosion? (Sinking of American Ships)

What is it stirred public opinion in favor of war?

400

Why did the U.S. pursue imperialism in the late 1800s?

What are economic interests and competition with European powers?

400

What was the significance of the Zimmerman Telegram? (What did it state?)


  • What is it proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico against the U.S.?


400

How did WWI change women’s roles in society?

What is it led to increased participation in the workforce?

500

Name two reasons the Senate rejected Wilson's Fourteen Points.

What are disagreement with the League of Nations and a desire to return to isolationism?

500

Describe the biased viewpoint about the Spanish-American War.

What is the belief that the war was ideal due to few casualties and territorial gains?

500

How did the U.S. manage economic resources during WWI?

What is through the sale of war bonds and raising taxes?

500

What were the main alliances formed in WWI?

What are the Allies and the Central Powers?

500

What were the economic consequences of the Spanish-American War?

What is increased military spending and expansion of U.S. markets?