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Chapter 10 Expansionism and World War I
  1. Roosevelt's Big Stick policy used __________ to influence foreign nations.
   a) economics
   b) military strength
   c) politics
   d) diplomacy
  2. Taft encouraged American entrepreneurs to invest in Central America because he wanted __________.
   a) to expand American investment opportunities beyond the United States borders
   b) access to Central American banana and coffee plantations and mines
   c) to establish an Open Door policy in Central America
   d) to gain more American influence in the hemisphere
  3. The reason that Japan and the major European nations agreed to the Open Door plan in China was that __________.
   a) they wanted to create trade ties with the United States
   b) they feared retaliation from the United States
   c) they were jealous of one another's influence
   d) the Chinese market was economically disappointing
  4. Which of the following was NOT a reason given by expansionists to justify annexation of the Philippines?
   a) to civilize the Filipinos
   b) to access the natural resources
   c) to have a foothold to China
   d) to control customs revenues
  5. Even though President Wilson believed in self-determination, he refused to acknowledge the Huerta government in Mexico because __________.
   a) he was outraged by Huerta's use of violence
   b) he supported Madero, Mexico's previous leader
   c) Huerta did not favor foreign interests
   d) Huerta had denied Mexicans their civil and voting rights
  6. European countries formed alliances prior to World War I for the purpose of __________.
   a) opening free trade within alliances
   b) having a unified defense in case of war
   c) to gain control in the Balkans
   d) to gain control in overseas colonies
  7. America sided with the Allies for all of the following reasons EXCEPT __________.
   a) Americans had invested heavily in the Allied countries.
   b) U.S. trade ties with the Allies were strongest.
   c) Wilson felt a moral commitment to the Allies.
   d) American immigrants from the Allied countries outnumbered those from the Central Powers.
  8. The German telegram to Mexico angered the United States because it __________.
   a) indicated German support of Mexico in an attack against American territories
   b) included a plan to attack American shores
   c) announced an unrestricted submarine campaign
   d) described a secret arms trade between Mexico and Germany
  9. How did the United States government fund World War I?
   a) by raising taxes and selling bonds
   b) by borrowing money from the Allied countries
   c) by lowering the minimum wage rate
   d) by asking for corporate donations
  10. What was the role of African American soldiers during World War I?
   a) They were accepted into the military, but none were allowed to become officers.
   b) Some were allowed to become officers, but they were kept in the lower ranks.
   c) They were segregated from white troops both at home and overseas.
   d) They were integrated with white French troops, and some became high-ranking officers.
  11. The MOST controversial aspect of the espionage and sedition laws was that they __________.
   a) created enthusiasm for the war
   b) removed socialist influence from labor unions
   c) limited free speech
   d) allowed for broad interpretations by government agencies
  12. Progressives hoped that conscription would lead to the fulfillment of which ideal?
   a) Businesses and government should cooperate for the good of the people.
   b) All classes of society should have equal opportunity.
   c) Government legislation should protect the public interest.
   d) Special interest groups should not run government.
  13. Italy's objection to the Fourteen Points was primarily rooted in its desire to __________.
   a) punish Germany
   b) protect its colonies
   c) expand into the Austro-Hungarian Empire
   d) control the Shandong Province of China
  14. World leaders were frightened by the rise of Russian bolshevism and its threat to __________.
   a) capitalism
   b) socialism
   c) colonial claims
   d) territorial integrity
  15. Wilson had hoped that the League of Nations would have what effect on the Treaty of Versailles?
   a) to assist in the peacekeeping provisions of the Treaty
   b) to correct any injustices built into the Treaty
   c) to enforce the provisions of the Treaty
   d) to challenge the provisions of the Treaty
  16. Both irreconcilables and reservationists rejected the League of Nations because __________.
   a) they thought it would lead the United States into war
   b) they objected to Europe's colonial activities
   c) they wanted to embarrass the President
   d) they favored isolationism


 

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