Us History Unit Test 2

When the USS Maine sank, most Americans blamed the ship's captain. the Spanish government. the American navy. the Cuban government.

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

How did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 affect World War I? The United States immediately declared war on Germany. Germany continued its policy of unrestricted submarine warfare. Many Americans demanded that the United States enter the war. The United States began a policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.

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.

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

Why did rebels in the Philippines fight against the United States after Spain lost the Spanish-American War? The rebels were fighting for their independence because the United States did not give it to them. The rebels wanted to become allies with China rather than with the United States. The rebels hoped to take over the large plantations owned by US companies. The rebels were upset because the United States would not allow them to practice their native religions.

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.

Which list states the correct order of the findings of three investigations of the Maine sinking? 1) There was a mine outside the ship. 2) There was an explosion at the back. 3) There was a coal fire on board. 1) There was a bomb inside the ship. 2) There was a mine outside the ship. 3) There was an explosion at the back. 1) There were spies on board the ship. 2) There was a mine outside the ship. 3) There was an explosion at the back. 1) There was a bomb inside the ship. 2) There was a mine outside the ship. 3) There were spies onboard the ship.

I was enclosing my letter in its envelope when the explosion came. It was a bursting, rending, and crashing sound or roar of immense volume, largely metallic in character. . . . The electric lights, of which there were eight in the cabin where I was sitting, went out. Then there was intense blackness and smoke. Read Captain Charles D. Sigsbee's account of the sinking of the USS Maine, given in 1899. This is a reliable source mainly because it is dated 1899, which was only a year after the ship's sinking. it is based on secondhand information about the Maine sinking. it appeared in a fictional story about the sinking of the Maine. it was written by a person who was on board during the sinking.

What is the most important reason the United States expanded its territory in Asia in the late 1800s? to protect its political interests to spread democracy to protect and expand its Asian trade to spread Christianity

Which statement best describes a feasible question? A feasible question is connected to a particular goal. A feasible question relates to the topic at hand. A feasible question is interesting, unusual, or unique. A feasible question can be studied and investigated.

During the early 1900s, which of the following movements created tension in Europe? isolationism nationalism spiritualism internationalism

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.

President Wilson based the idea for the League of Nations on his strong belief in promoting economic growth and development. protecting the rights of all nations. facilitating free-trade agreements. encouraging nations to use war to solve disputes.

Look at the map. mc018-1.jpg Which number on the map shows Puerto Rico? 1 2 3 4