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From which country did the United States need to buy rights before building a canal across Central America?
Great Britain
Portugal
France
Germany

France

A pull factor that caused African Americans to migrate north in the early 1900s was
Jim Crow laws.
guaranteed jobs.
higher wages.
integration.

.Higher Wages

The main reason the US Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles was because
isolationists felt the US should not have gotten into the war.
Republicans had gained power in the Senate.
Democrats had gained power in the Senate.
European nations wanted to punish Germany.

Republicans had gained power in the Senate.

How did the actions of pacifists reveal US attitudes about entry into World War I?
Pacifist labor strikes showed that the US would not be able to support the war effort.
Pacifist testimony in Congress showed that entering the war would hurt American trade.
Pacifist letters encouraged leaders to enter the war.
Pacifist protests showed that many people opposed US entry into the war.

Pacifist protests showed that many people opposed US entry into the war.

Which of the following had the greatest influence on how Germany was treated after World War I?
President Wilson's desire to form the League of Nations
Germany's desire for reasonable conditions of surrender and fair treatment
Europe's desire to maintain original pre-war borders
the Allies' desire to seek retribution for Germany's actions

the Allies' desire to seek retribution for Germany's actions

How did the diversity of the US population discourage US leaders from entering World War I?
The population included only a few immigrants from both sides of the conflict.
The population did not have enough skilled workers to support a war effort.
The population included many immigrants from both sides of the conflict.
The population consisted of immigrants from Latin America who were not interested in the European conflict.

The population included many immigrants from both sides of the conflict.

Trench warfare led to stalemates during World War I by making it
difficult for attacks to succeed.
easy to attack the enemy.
difficult for soldiers to fight.
easy for soldiers to fight.

difficult for attacks to succeed.

In the late 1800s, the United States began to focus its foreign policy on
economic expansion.
imperialism.
military expansion.
nationalism.

economic expansion.

Which occurred after African American jazz musicians migrated north?
Jazz music spread throughout the US.
Jazz music spread only in major cities.
Jazz music played only in the South.
Jazz music lost popularity in the South.

Jazz music spread throughout the US.

Look at the figure, which shows a newspaper headline from the late 1800s. The headline shows how newspapers used yellow journalism to Dewey Smashes Spain's Feet)
sell more copies.
present facts.
express political opinions.
suggest political actions.

sell more copies.

In a famous speech at the beginning of World War I, President Wilson declared that the United States would
join the Triple Entente.
join the Triple Alliance.
remain involved.
remain neutral.

remain neutral.

Musician and composer George Gershwin was known for helping to spread jazz to
South America.
Europe.
Africa.
Asia.

Europe

How did the Allies undermine the acceptance of the Fourteen Points?
They perpetrated attacks on the open seas.
They continued secret deals and military alliances.
They refused to meet with President Wilson.
They forced Germany to dismantle its armed forces.

They continued secret deals and military alliances.

Which best describes an unintended consequence of Prohibition?
an increase in chronic illness
an increase in "medicinal alcohol"
a decrease in violent crime
a decrease in immoral behavior

an increase in "medicinal alcohol"

How did countries throughout the world view the United States after the Spanish-American War?
as a power only in the Americas
as a trading nation with little military strength
as a weak nation that needed to strengthen its navy
as a major power with worldwide military strength

as a major power with worldwide military strength

The Chicago Defender called for an end to lynching and segregation. How did this influence the Great Migration?
these were push factors
these were pull factors
these were political factors
these were economic factors

these were pull factors

Which two cities were the most popular destinations during the Great Migration?
New York and Chicago
Atlanta and New York
Detroit and Chicago
Chicago and Atlanta

New York and Chicago

Two push factors that caused African Americans to leave the South in the early 1900s were
segregation and low wages.
integration and Jim Crow laws.
job opportunities and music.
the Harlem Renaissance and literature.

segregation and low wages.

Which is the best example of an effect of the Harlem Renaissance on music?
It brought ragtime to a wider American audience.
It brought spirituals to many African American churches.
It brought jazz to a wider American audience.
It brought the blues to many African American churches.

It brought jazz to a wider American audience.

The Cotton Club was famous for which of the following?
food
music
art
poetry

music

The aspects of a specific location that make people want to move away are called
opportunities.
pull factors.
migrations.
push factors.

push factors

Read the excerpt from the poem "Harlem" by Langston Hughes.What happens to a dream deferred?Does it dry uplike a raisin in the sun?* Maybe it just sagslike a heavy load.Or does it explode?According to the poem, the speaker feels that the relationship between whites and African Americans is
happy and equal.
tense and unequal.
strong but calm.
unhappy but peaceful.

tense and unequal

Which best describes how the Great Migration affected Northern cities?
Northern cities changed very little as African Americans moved in.
Northern cities became as segregated as the Southern cities.
Northern cities forced African Americans into segregated neighborhoods.
Northern cities grew more diverse as African Americans shared their culture.

Northern cities grew more diverse as African Americans shared their culture.

Besides jazz, the Harlem Renaissance was also known for African American
literature.
job growth.
education.
business growth.

literature

In the early 1900s, the Chicago Defender was
an African American newspaper.
a novel by Langston Hughes.
an African American song.
an African American novelist.

an African American newspaper.

Which best defines a "talkie" during the 1920s?
a film with sound
a radio broadcast of a speech
a singer who performed at concerts
a musical with lyrics

a film with sound

How did Henry Ford's Model T contribute to the culture of the Roaring Twenties?
The Model T used traditional manufacturing methods and was expensive.
The Model T was generally affordable allowing more people to own them.
The Model T encouraged mass production in other industries.
The Model T was a symbol of the extreme wealth generated in this period.

The Model T was generally affordable allowing more people to own them.

What feature did radio in the 1920s offer that other inventions did not offer?
People could listen to music in real time.
People could get news from other countries 24 hours a day.
People could communicate with other people.
People could stay home and listen to talkies.

People could listen to music in real time.

Why was the 1920s called the Roaring Twenties?
The decade ushered in the beginning of radio programming.
The decade ushered in several new and noisy fads.
The decade ushered in an era of prosperity and rebellion.
The decade ushered in an era of protest and dissatisfaction.

The decade ushered in an era of prosperity and rebellion.

Which is the best example of how women went against social norms during the Roaring Twenties?
Women became flappers who danced the Charleston.
Women became businesspeople who bought cars.
Women became celebrities who starred in movies.
Women became landlords who bought property.

Women became flappers who danced the Charleston.

Ernest Hemingway, part of the "lost generation," often wrote works related to
the excesses of wealth.
the futility of war.
the conflict between classes.
the hope of youth.

the futility of war

Both Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald were
successful playwrights.
optimistic reporters.
pessimistic novelists.
unsuccessful artists.

pessimistic novelists

The dance that became popular during the Roaring Twenties was called
the Charleston.
the Jitterbug.
the Lindy Hop.
Tin Pan Alley.

the Charleston

During the 1920s, flappers were best described as women who
wore long dresses.
entered beauty pageants.
created inventions.
danced the Charleston.

danced the Charleston

Charles Lindbergh was known as
a heroic soldier.
a popular radio announcer.
a popular baseball player.
a heroic pilot.

a heroic pilot

Which statement best describes the beliefs of those who were against Prohibition in the early 1900s?
They were hopeful that Prohibition would harm businesses.
They thought Prohibition would take away people's rights.
They thought Prohibition was evil and immoral.
They were afraid that Prohibition would harm society.

They thought Prohibition would take away people's rights.

An immediate effect of the Scopes trial on American society was that

the trial ended the debate over teaching evolution and creationism.
people learned the scientific evidence for the theory of evolution.
people voted to get rid of laws regarding school curriculum.
the trial was the first in a series of major media events.

people learned the scientific evidence for the theory of evolution.

The main purpose of the Anti-Saloon League in the early 1900s was
to educate the public about the social ills of alcohol.
to close down bars and saloons in the West only.
to pass a constitutional amendment outlawing alcohol.
to lobby Congress for legislation that would outlaw bars.

to pass a constitutional amendment outlawing alcohol.

Why was the Twenty-first Amendment to the US Constitution necessary?
to repeal the Nineteenth Amendment
to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment
to modify the Nineteenth Amendment
to modify the Eighteenth Amendment

to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment

John Scopes, the defendant in the 1925 Scopes trial, was
an attorney.
a journalist.
a judge.
a teacher.

a teacher.

During the 1925 Scopes trial, the prosecution's main argument was that
Darwin's theory of evolution was not scientific.
Darwin's theory of evolution was scientific.
schools had to teach biblical creationism.
evolution should be taught along with creation.

schools had to teach biblical creationism.

Which best describes why Women's Christian Temperance Union was formed?
Members were concerned about the impact of new ideas on their communities.
Members were concerned about the impact of alcohol on their communities.
Members wanted to organize distillery workers, who had few rights.
Members wanted more religious freedom for their families.

Members were concerned about the impact of alcohol on their communities.

Why did taxes cause leaders to be reluctant about prohibition?
Those that did not support prohibition refused to pay taxes if the law was passed.
Those that did not support prohibition threatened to leave the country if the law was passes.
Income taxes were not created yet and the government depended on the liquor tax for funding.
Property taxes were very low and the government depended on the liquor tax for funding.

Income taxes were not created yet and the government depended on the liquor tax for funding.

During the 1925 Scopes trial, the defense's main argument was that
Scopes was being discriminated against.
Scopes had done nothing illegal.
evolution was the latest scientific fad.
evolution was scientific fact.

evolution was a scientific fact

In the early 1900s, Al Capone was a
firefighter.
entertainer.
bootlegger.
policeman.

bootlegger

What did the Eighteenth Amendment to the US Constitution accomplish?
It renewed the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol in the US.
It gave women, African Americans, and Asians the right to vote.
It banned the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol in the US.
It provided for a graduated income tax on all working Americans.

It banned the production, sale, and transportation of alcohol in the US.

The main purpose of the Anti-Saloon League in the early 1900s was
to educate the public about the social ills of alcohol.
to close down bars and saloons in the West only.
to pass a constitutional amendment outlawing alcohol.
to lobby Congress for legislation that would outlaw bars.

to pass a constitutional amendment outlawing alcohol.

How did Prohibition affect corruption in the early 1900s?
Prohibition decreased corruption because it cleaned up the liquor industry.
Prohibition increased corruption in Chicago but not the rest of the country.
Prohibition increased corruption because people ignored the law.
Prohibition decreased corruption in Chicago but not the rest of the country.

Prohibition increased corruption because people ignored the law.

Why did Congress pass the Volstead Act to go along with the Eighteenth Amendment?
The Volstead Act banned the sale of alcohol in additional states proposed by Congress.
The Volstead Act prohibited people from drinking alcohol as well as selling and shipping it.
The Volstead Act provided for the enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment.
The Volstead Act governed the sale of alcohol in states omitted from the Eighteenth Amendment.

The Volstead Act provided for the enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment.

Which provision of the Treaty of Versailles had the greatest economic impact on Germany?
Germany had to spend money to rebuild its military.
Germany had to buy back lands claimed by the Allies.
Germany had to pay huge reparations for the damages it caused.
Germany had to pay large fees to join the League of Nations.

Germany had to pay huge reparations for the damages it caused.

At the end of World War I, President Wilson offended members of the US Senate by
traveling to Europe.
opposing the League of Nations.
opposing the views of Henry Cabot Lodge.
excluding them from the peace process.

excluding them from the peace process.

How were the views of France and the United Kingdom similar at the end of World War I?
They each planned to adopt President Wilson's Fourteen Points.
They believed that Germany needed to rebuild its economy.
They were opposed to taking part in secret agreements.
They wanted Germany to be punished for the destruction caused during the war.

They wanted Germany to be punished for the destruction caused during the war.

What best describes why Germany felt the Treaty of Versailles was unfair?
The treaty did not honor earlier agreements about surrender.
The treaty was less severe than Germany had expected.
The treaty did not require the Allies to pay Germany for damages.
The treaty forced Germany to follow all of Wilson's Fourteen Points.

The treaty did not honor earlier agreements about surrender.

What was one of President Wilson's Fourteen Points?
establishing a League of Nations
imposing tariffs on trade
restoring the alliance system
maintaining a sea blockade on Germany

establishing a League of Nations

How did the Treaty of Versailles affect lands controlled by Germany?
Germany lost colonies in Europe and Asia.
Germany gained lands in France and Italy.
Germany gained lands in Austria and Russia.
Germany lost colonies in Asia and Africa.

Germany lost colonies in Europe and Asia.

What did President Wilson's Fourteen Points propose about communication between nations?
The world's leaders should form secret international agreements.
The world's leaders should hold meetings on a set schedule.
The world's leaders should handle disputes openly.
The world's leaders should settle disputes privately.

The world's leaders should handle disputes openly.

Why did President Wilson want the United States to provide leadership at the end of World War I?
He wanted to ensure economic stability in the nations affected by the war.
He believed the United States would be able to protect world peace.
He felt the United States was in a position to dominate international waters.
He thought the United States could avoid future world conflicts by asserting its dominance.

He believed the United States would be able to protect world peace.

How did the Allies' point of view affect Germany during the peace process after World War I?
Germans were anxious to join forces with the Allies to help prevent future conflict.
Germans were grateful for being allowed to rebuild their economy.
Germans felt threatened by the formation of the League of Nations.
Germans were angry about their harsh punishment.

Germans were angry about their harsh punishment.

How did Henry Cabot Lodge respond to the end of World War I?
He opposed the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations.
He supported President Wilson and the League of Nations.
He was against US involvement in World War I.
He encouraged US involvement in world affairs.

He opposed the Treaty of Versailles and the League of Nations.

President Wilson's proposal to form the League of Nations was most weakened by
his illness while traveling to gain support.
his shortage of campaign funds.
his strong anti-German sentiment.
his disagreement with Henry Cabot Lodge.

his illness while traveling to gain support.

Feelings of resentment toward those who were not native citizens rose during World War I. This was known as
nationalism.
nativism.
nation-building.
naturalism.

nativism.

What was the connection between President Wilson's Fourteen Points and Germany's surrender?
The Fourteen Points were based on the terms of the surrender.
The Fourteen Points were unilaterally accepted by Germany's adversaries, leading to Germany's surrender
The Fourteen Points established the terms for Germany's surrender.
The Fourteen Points were developed in consultation with Germany's leaders.

The Fourteen Points established the terms for Germany's surrender.

Which of the following resulted from the Palmer Raids of 1919 and 1920?
the rise of the Communist Party in the United States
the formation of the American Civil Liberties Union
the election of Alexander Palmer to the presidency
the outbreak of an anarchist revolution in Russia

the formation of the American Civil Liberties Union

What was the main reason Americans were upset by the Palmer Raids of 1919 and 1920?
The raids ignored people's civil liberties.
The raids protected the civil liberties of immigrants.
The raids focused on labor organizations.
The raids protected citizens from radical groups.

The raids ignored people's civil liberties.

Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti had many things in common, including that both men
were anarchists.
had emigrated from Germany.
had been deported.
received a fair trial for murder.

were anarchists.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between President Wilson's Fourteen Points and the Treaty of Versailles?
The Fourteen Points formed the basis for the Treaty of Versailles.
The Fourteen Points added the League of Nations to the Treaty of Versailles.
The Fourteen Points rejected the basis for the Treaty of Versailles.
The Fourteen Points had no connection to the Treaty of Versailles.

The Fourteen Points added the League of Nations to the Treaty of Versailles.

The main goal of the Emergency Quota Act of 1921 was to
limit the number of immigrants from a given country.
restrict the immigration of Asians to the United States.
ban immigration between the years of 1901 and 1921.
end immigration from Germany.

limit the number of immigrants from a given country.

The Haymarket Riot of 1886 had a major influence on American attitudes toward which of the following?
the draft
the Sedition Act
World War I
anarchists

anarchists

What was Germany's main goal after World War I?
to help the United States develop the plan for the League of Nations
to make France return all of the territory it had occupied during the war
to remain a world power
to become allies with the United Kingdom

to remain a world power

What crime was Eugene Debs accused of committing in 1918?
He distributed leaflets urging a speedy end to World War I.
He gave a speech praising men who refused to serve in the military.
He refused to register for the draft when he turned 18.
He sent arms and money to America's enemies in World War I.

He gave a speech praising men who refused to serve in the military.

How did many Americans view President Wilson's goal of establishing an international peacekeeping organization after World War I?
They supported it because they wanted the United States to get more involved in world affairs.
They opposed it because they feared that Wilson had made too many compromises in the Senate to get it passed.
They supported it because they believed it would give the United States more prestige around the world.
They opposed it because isolationist sentiment was growing, and many people feared American involvement in another war.

They opposed it because isolationist sentiment was growing, and many people feared American involvement in another war.

A. Mitchell Palmer, attorney general under President Wilson, was strongly
pro-immigrant.
anti-radical.
pro-labor.
anti-government.

anti-radical.

Why was Charles Schenck arrested during World War I?
for encouraging people not to serve in the military
for being part of the US Socialist Party
for being part of the Palmer raids
for opposing the postmaster general

for encouraging people not to serve in the military

The main reason that Emma Goldman was significant in the history of World War I was that she
immigrated to the United States in the late 1800s.
became involved with socialist groups in the United States.
served as an adviser to the president during the war.
was arrested for protesting against the war.

was arrested for protesting against the war.

Women were asked to work in factories during World War I because
most women could be paid less than men.
most men refused to do factory work.
most men were away fighting in the war.
most women did not want to stay at home.

most men were away fighting in the war.

What was the main result of Germany's use of unrestricted submarine warfare during World War I?
It limited the number of countries that became involved in the war.
It weakened the German effort by overextending their resources.
It helped push the United States into entering the war on the Allied side.
It convinced the Allied Powers that they could not win the war.

It helped push the United States into entering the war on the Allied side.

What was the Great Migration during World War I?
the recruitment of American men to fight in the war in Europe
the movement of African Americans from the rural South to northern cities
the movement of white women from rural areas to industrial cities
the saving of food and fuel to help provide supplies for the war effort

the movement of African Americans from the rural South to northern cities

How did people on the home front use liberty bonds to support the World War I effort?
Liberty bonds helped the government pay for the war.
Liberty bonds freed prisoners to fight in the war effort.
Liberty bonds helped the government recruit soldiers.
Liberty bonds saved resources for soldiers in the war.

Liberty bonds helped the government pay for the war.

Which of the following weapons helped continue the stalemate on battlefields during World War I?
the tank
the submarine
the fighter plane
the machine gun

the machine gun

During the early years of World War I, which of the following did the Germans use to great advantage?
the field telephone
the machine gun
the submarine
the tank

the submarine

During World War I, which weapon was most likely to cause unintended deaths?
the machine gun
heavy artillery
poison gas
aerial bombing

poison gas

During World War I, the second phase in battles that crossed enemy lines and approached trenches was
heavy bombardment.
sniper fire.
aerial bombing.
infantry attack.

infantry attack

Which statement best describes how machine guns were used during World War I?
to attack tanks
to defend against mustard gas
to attack aircraft
to defend territory

to defend territory

Why were tanks developed during World War I?
to provide shelter from poison gas
to carry heavy anti-aircraft guns
to protect soldiers when they attacked trenches
to be advance scouts for infantry

to protect soldiers when they attacked trenches

What did most Americans understand before their country entered World War I?
that the war would not last long
that the war would cost American lives
that the war would help the US economy
that the war could be won by the US alone

that the war would cost American lives

Which statement best supports militarization?
"Our top priority should be to achieve world peace."
"Diplomacy is the best means of protecting our nation's strength."
"Every effort should be made to understand our neighbors' points of view."
"We must strengthen the armed forces and build strong defenses against invasion."

"We must strengthen the armed forces and build strong defenses against invasion."

How did US leaders think people would respond to a military draft during World War I?
They thought people would strongly oppose it.
They thought people would welcome the chance to go to war.
They thought people would leave the country because of it.
They thought people would volunteer instead of being drafted.

They thought people would strongly oppose it.

In 1914, Americans believed that the Monroe Doctrine encouraged them to follow a policy of
frequent warfare.
trade restrictions.
moral diplomacy.
neutrality.

neutrality.

Why did European nations form alliances in the early 1900s?
They were unsure they could protect themselves if attacked by larger nations.
They wanted more colonies in Africa and Asia.
They wanted to join with others who shared their culture and religion.
They wanted to form groups that made trade easier.

They were unsure they could protect themselves if attacked by larger nations.

Which country was a member of the Central Powers?
Russia
Serbia
Italy
Ottoman Empire

Ottoman Empire

Which military action led to the start of World War I?
Germany's invasion of France
Russia's invasion of Germany
Austria-Hungary's invasion of Serbia
Italy's invasion of Bosnia

Austria-Hungary's invasion of Serbia

Which country directly supported the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in 1914?
the United States
Germany
France
Serbia

Serbia

Why did many European nations quickly join World War I following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in 1914?
They were ready for war.
They had pledged to fight with other countries.
They wanted to prevent more assassinations.
They were ordered to by the United States.

They had pledged to fight with other countries.

What was a shared reason why Austria-Hungary and Germany became members of the Triple Alliance?
They had weak rulers.
They had weak armies.
They shared ethnic ties.
They wanted to increase trade.

They shared ethnic ties

How did newspapers that used yellow journalism react when the USS Maine exploded in Cuba in 1898?
They suggested that Spain should pay for the damages.
They wanted President McKinley to begin talks with Spain.
They blamed Spain for the explosion and called for the US to declare war.
They warned against the US reacting too quickly.

They blamed Spain for the explosion and called for the US to declare war.

Why were US businesses upset by Spanish reactions to the Cuban Revolution during the late 1800s?
US businesses were afraid they would lose money that they had invested.
US businesses thought that prices for goods in Cuba would go down.
US businesses did not want Spain to become stronger economically.
US businesses were afraid that Cuba would stop trading with them.

US businesses were afraid they would lose money that they had invested.

How did the acquisition of Guam in the Spanish-American War affect US trade?
It allowed the US to increase exports from Hawaii.
It allowed the US to increase trade with China.
It allowed the US to increase trade with Japan.
It allowed the US to increase trade with the Philippines.

It allowed the US to increase trade with China.

The Spanish-American War helped the United States
become a strong leader in the Americas.
increase control of South American countries.
increase trade with countries that were enemies of Spain.
prevent foreign expansion into the Americas.

become a strong leader in the Americas.

What was the main reason that yellow journalism strongly affected Americanattitudes about Cuba and the Spanish-American War?
Very few average Americans read newspapers, but most politicians did.
People got most of their information about world events from newspapers.
People trusted the information because the newspapers were careful to print only facts.
Yellow journalism reports featured accurate information from reliable sources.

People got most of their information about world events from newspapers.

How did actions of the Spanish during the Cuban Revolution affect American attitudes?
Americans opposed the brutal tactics of the Spanish.
Americans felt the Spanish were taking a reasonable approach to the Cuban Revolution.
Americans were happy when the Spanish accepted help to settle the conflict.
Americans thought the Spanish should have negotiated with the rebel leader Martí sooner.

Americans opposed the brutal tactics of the Spanish.

By gaining possessions and influence in Asia and the Americas during the Spanish-American War, the United States
threatened British power around the world.
forced China and Japan to open their ports to trade.
helped Spain keep its power in Europe.
became a worldwide power with an extended empire.

became a worldwide power with an extended empire.

Why was acquiring Guam important for the United States in the Spanish-American War?
Acquiring Guam allowed the United States to have a naval base in the Pacific.
Acquiring Guam allowed the United States to export Guam's raw materials.
Acquiring Guam allowed the United States to sell goods to the people of Guam.
Acquiring Guam gave the United States fishing rights in the Pacific Ocean.

Acquiring Guam allowed the United States to have a naval base in the Pacific.

Based on the political cartoon, what effect did the annexation of the Philippines have on the economic status of the United States?
It led to an economic collapse for the United States, as the country took on the Philippines' financial burden.
It had no impact on the US economy, as China refused to trade with the United States.
It cut off US ties to Asia, leading to a significant decrease in wealth for the country.
It helped the United States open trade with China, increasing the country's wealth.

It helped the United States open trade with China, increasing the country's wealth.

The first battle of the Spanish-American War was fought in
Havana, Cuba
the Philippines
Miami, Florida
Puerto Rico

the Philippines

How did President Theodore Roosevelt resolve a dispute with Japan over immigration?
He sent the US Navy into Japanese ports to prevent ships filled with Japanese immigrants from sailing to the United States.
He stopped schools in San Francisco from discriminating against Japanese immigrants with Japan's promise to send fewer immigrants.
He stopped all Japanese immigration into the United States.
He forced Japanese immigrants to return to Japan.

He stopped schools in San Francisco from discriminating against Japanese immigrants with Japan's promise to send fewer immigrants.

What was the main reason that President Theodore Roosevelt used the Big Stick policy?
He wanted to show critics in the United States that he could control the economy.
He wanted to show the world that the United States was a strong country.
He wanted to expand the empire of United States into more areas of the world.
He wanted to force other countries to become democracies.

He wanted to show the world that the United States was a strong country.

Which word or phrase best describes the part of Panama where the canal was built?
mountainous
flatlands
cool and dry
warm and dry

mountainous

How did new scientific knowledge help the building of the Panama Canal?
Fewer workers got sick from malaria and yellow fever.
Radios helped workers stay in touch with their families.
Better nutrition led to more work being done by laborers.
Airplanes were able to deliver supplies more quickly.

Fewer workers got sick from malaria and yellow fever.

Which of the following was a significant challenge in building the Panama Canal?
Frequent rains caused rivers to flood.
Engineering plans did not work.
Workers went on strike to get extra pay.
Congress did not provide enough money.

Frequent rains caused rivers to flood.

What is the significance of the eagle's stance?
The eagle represents the willingness of the United States to use force to protect its territories.
The eagle shows that the United States has expanded enough.
The eagle represents the threat the United States poses to other countries.
The eagle shows that United States values freedom and liberty.

The eagle represents the willingness of the United States to use force to protect its territories.

Which region was most affected by President Theodore Roosevelt's Big Stick policy?
Europe
Africa
Latin America
Asia

Latin America

Why did supporters of Manifest Destiny argue that US expansionism was not imperialism?
The United States already had interests in its expansion areas.
The United States had no plans to overthrow existing governments.
The United States believed expansion would benefit other countries, not exploit them.
The United States believed it deserved more territory as a democratic, Christian nation.

The United States believed expansion would benefit other countries, not exploit them.

The United States decided to try to build a canal across Panama instead of Nicaragua because:
it wanted a shorter route for deliveries.
it already had control of the land.
the land in Panama was more mountainous.
the land was less expensive and offered a shorter route.

the land was less expensive and offered a shorter route.

Why did President Theodore Roosevelt use the Roosevelt Corollary in the Dominican Republic?
Roosevelt did not want the Dominican Republic to attack the United States.
Roosevelt did not want American businesses to lose money if a revolution occurred.
Roosevelt was concerned European countries would take action if the Dominican Republic failed to pay its debts.
Roosevelt wanted to build military bases in the Dominican Republic to protect the Panama Canal.

Roosevelt was concerned European countries would take action if the Dominican Republic failed to pay its debts.

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