History Unit Test

Why did Russia send troops to the border of Austria-Hungary in 1914? Austria-Hungary had invaded Serbia, and Russia was in an alliance with Serbia. Austria-Hungary was threatening to invade Russia. Austria-Hungary was sending its people to live in Russia. Austria-Hungary needed help resisting a German invasion.

Which of the following describes the most important effect the tank had on World War I? The tank ended the use of trench warfare for defense. The tank caused the war to last longer by killing so many soldiers. The tank proved to be ineffective against bombs and guns. The tank increased the use of trench warfare in World War I.

How did the Spanish-American War affect US power in Asia? The war with the Filipino rebels reduced US influence in Asia. The war made the US an important power in Asia. The war had little effect on US power in Asia. The war created opposition to the US in many Asian countries.

Which sentence best describes the influence of alliances on the start of World War I? Alliances delayed the beginning of World War I because nations were afraid to attack one another. Alliances forced member nations to settle their differences through talks rather than through armed attacks. Alliances prevented many European countries from joining the war because they had signed a pledge not to. Alliances between nearly all European nations meant that when two went to war, all became involved.

What message did the Roosevelt Corollary send to the rest of the world? The US had the most powerful navy in the world. The US was in charge of the Western Hemisphere. The US did not want to be involved in other countries' affairs. The US had the strongest economy in the world.

Which factor helped shift American opinion away from neutrality during World War I? strong cultural ties to Germany strong trade relationships with Austria strong cultural ties to Great Britain strong trade relationships with Russia

Which of the following headlines would be the best example of the yellow journalism of the late 1800s? "Spain Starves Innocent Cubans" "The USS Maine Arrives Safely in Havana" "Spain Rejects US Offer to Help in Achieving Peace" "Thousands of Cuban Revolutionaries Held in Jails"

Why did the United States establish the Open Door policy? to ensure that it could conduct trade with and exert influence in China to encourage immigration from China and other Asian countries to allow US missionaries to travel freely in other countries to secure a lasting peace among the various imperial powers

When Perry returned to Japan in 1854, why did he bring more ships than he had in 1853? to convince the Japanese to negotiate to trade goods with the Japanese to train US sailors to navigate across the Pacific to transport a new US consul and other officials

The main reason the German government signed the Treaty of Versailles was that they thought the treaty was the only way to secure world peace. they could not afford to pay the high fines imposed by not signing. they believed that signing would keep them from paying restitution. they feared the threat of an attack by the Allied forces.

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. Airplanes were able to deliver supplies more quickly.

In the Fourteen Points, Woodrow Wilson advocated for diplomacy over violence by seeking to prohibit secret agreements between nations. communication between nations. treaties between nations. mediation in order to solve disputes between nations.

France joined the Triple Entente because it had a long history of friendship with Great Britain. it needed protection from Germany. its leaders wanted to take over land in the Balkans. its leaders wanted to protect French colonies in Africa.

At the end of World War I, which of the following caused the greatest damage to President Wilson's legacy? Henry Cabot Lodge became an isolationist. Republicans gained power in Congress. The US never joined the League of Nations. Wilson became too ill to make public appearances.

Why did late-1890s newspapers publish sensational stories about Cuba and the Spanish-American War? Newspapers used the stories to sell more papers. The stories were meant to attract more Spanish and Cuban readers in the United States. The stories helped elected US officials learn about what was happening. Newspapers wanted other countries to know that the United States was watching Cuba closely.

Which of the following statements best summarizes the effect of technology in World War I? New technology helped armies capture more territory. New technology led to a new, more defensive kind of war. New technology made armies return to older ways of fighting. New technology led to speedier offensive victories.

In Nicaragua, President Taft's use of Dollar Diplomacy helped Nicaragua remain peaceful for many years. angered people in other Latin American countries. allowed the US to remove its troops from Nicaragua. hurt the economies of Nicaragua's neighbors.

Some Americans were against the involvement of the United States in World War I. Which best describes how the United States was able to crack down on possible outbursts against the government? seizing absolute power for the government encouraging strikes against unpatriotic employers making it illegal to share information with enemies demonstrating American strength to the world

President Wilson's Fourteen Points were largely unsuccessful in bringing about lasting peace because the League of Nations had a strong rivalry between its members. the Allies were more concerned with punishment and restitution than with peace. Germany refused to accept any agreement based on the Fourteen Points. European countries could no longer use secret agreements to settle disputes.

What is one reason why some Americans wanted the United States to help Cuban revolutionaries fight against Spain in the late 1890s? Americans were afraid the United States could not win the war on its own. Americans thought the Cuban revolutionaries wouldn't allow the United States to trade there. Americans feared Spain would become too powerful. Americans thought the Cuban people were not ready to govern themselves.

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

Why were some Serbians and Bosnians angry with Austria-Hungary in 1914? Austria-Hungary had taken over Bosnia and dominated Serbia. Austria-Hungary refused to trade with either country. Austria-Hungary would not allow religious freedom in either country. Austria-Hungary wanted to build a railroad through the center of both countries.

Which statement characterizes Japan's economy during the Meiji Restoration? Japan's economy limited trade with other nations because of isolationism. Japan's economy was based on agriculture and did not change much.. Japan's economy expanded trade with Western nations and industrialized rapidly. Japan's economy suffered economic declines because industrialization was slow.

Which of the following best describes the controversy in the United States over the 1868 purchase of Alaska? Supporters hoped to connect Alaska to the "Lower 48" by annexing Canada, a plan detractors considered imperialistic. Supporters saw Alaska as a foothold into Europe, while detractors were concerned that attacking Europe would prove too costly. Supporters believed Alaska would provide valuable natural resources, while detractors felt it was too cold and too far away. Supporters felt that control of Alaska was key to expanding US trade, while detractors believed that Alaska was too far north to influence trade.

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.