Imperialism and United States History

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What is imperialism?

The sharing of power equally among nations

The exertion of military, economic, and political control over another country (correct)

The act of forming alliances with neighboring countries

The practice of a nation spreading its culture peacefully

Who believed that the United States should be an isolationist nation?

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

Abraham Lincoln

George Washington (correct)

What philosophy led to the concept of International Darwinism?

Mercantilism

Social Darwinism (correct)

Socialism

Manifest Destiny

In which war did the United States gain additional territories?

Spanish-American War Signup and view all the answers

When did the Anti-Imperialist League form?

1898 Signup and view all the answers

Modern American imperialism has been mainly associated with involvement in which region?

Asia Signup and view all the answers

What media practice was employed by Hearst and Pulitzer to sell newspapers to the American public?

Exaggerated headlines and stories Signup and view all the answers

What event led Americans to believe that the Spanish had killed Americans, ultimately sparking the Spanish-American War?

The explosion of the U.S.S. Maine Signup and view all the answers

Which country did the United States pay $20 million to acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?

Philippines Signup and view all the answers

Who emerged as a war hero due to his leadership of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?

Theodore Roosevelt Signup and view all the answers

Which political party promoted ideas to combat monopolistic pricing by railroads during the Gilded Age?

Granger movement Signup and view all the answers

During which era did women finally gain the right to vote as a result of protests around the country?

Progressive Era Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Treaty of Versailles?

To punish Germany and prevent it from waging war again Signup and view all the answers

What was the major factor that led to the economic boom of the 1920s in the United States?

Advancements in manufacturing and mass production techniques Signup and view all the answers

How did the political landscape in the United States change following World War I?

The country retreated from global affairs and returned to a policy of isolationism Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and the subsequent Great Depression?

The rise of consumer debt and market speculation Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Prohibition era in the United States?

To promote temperance and social reform Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the political leadership in the United States during the 1920s?

Corrupt and plagued by scandals Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the strong support of prohibition among its supporters?

They believed alcohol threatened the stability of American families Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a key organization that supported prohibition during the temperance movement?

The Anti-Saloon League Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason that the 21st Amendment was passed to repeal prohibition?

There was strong resistance to prohibition and a lack of funds to support enforcement Signup and view all the answers

How did the women's suffrage movement benefit from the formation of women's clubs during the 19th and early 20th centuries?

The clubs provided a way for women to gain leadership experience and organizational skills, which contributed to the suffrage movement Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial reaction of some early feminists to the proposed Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)?

They were unanimously opposed to the ERA, believing it would harm the women's movement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on art, literature, and music?

The Harlem Renaissance was a black intellectual and artistic movement that is still influential today Signup and view all the answers

What term did Teddy Roosevelt coin to refer to the journalists who exposed political corruption and bad business practices during the Progressive Era?

Muckrakers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following muckraking works led to the forced break-up of Rockefeller's Standard Oil Trust?

The History of Standard Oil by Ida Tarbell Signup and view all the answers

Which piece of legislation was a direct result of Upton Sinclair's muckraking novel, The Jungle?

Both the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT one of the main causes of World War I?

The abolition of slavery Signup and view all the answers

What event ultimately led the United States to declare war and enter World War I in 1917?

The Zimmermann Telegram Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the end of World War I and the cessation of fighting between the Allies and the Central Powers?

The Armistice of November 11, 1918 Signup and view all the answers

What was Langston Hughes known for pioneering?

Combining jazz and poetry Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary mission of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?

Protect white supremacy Signup and view all the answers

What event triggered the Wall Street Crash of 1929?

Over-speculation in the stock market Signup and view all the answers

What was the climax of the First Red Scare in 1919-1920?

Palmer Raids Signup and view all the answers

How did the lack of a safety net affect the stock market during the Wall Street Crash?

Led to a sharp decline in investments Signup and view all the answers

What was a major impact of the Great Depression on rural Americans?

Devastation from Dust Bowl Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?

Wall Street Crash of 1929 Signup and view all the answers

Who were some of the groups targeted by the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?

Jews, Catholics, and immigrants Signup and view all the answers

What fueled the fear of communism during the First Red Scare?

Labor unions and xenophobia Signup and view all the answers

How did the economic impact of the Great Depression differ between white Americans and minority groups?

Minority groups faced more severe economic struggles than white Americans Signup and view all the answers

What philosophy contributed to the idea that some countries were better suited for power and should control lesser developed nations?

International Darwinism Signup and view all the answers

Which historical event caused the United States to gain additional territories after its conclusion in 1898?

Spanish-American War Signup and view all the answers

In what region did the United States primarily exert modern American imperialism according to the provided lesson summary?

Middle East Signup and view all the answers

When did the Anti-Imperialist League form in opposition to American involvement in foreign affairs?

1898 Signup and view all the answers

Which prominent American figure believed that the United States needed to be an isolationist nation after gaining independence?

George Washington Signup and view all the answers

What was the duration of the Spanish-American War as mentioned in the text?

4 months Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

To expose political corruption and bad business practices Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a key cause of World War I, as outlined in the text?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that led the United States to enter World War I in 1917?

The sinking of British ships carrying American passengers Signup and view all the answers

Which piece of legislation was a direct result of the muckraking efforts during the Progressive Era?

The Pure Food and Drug Act Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American culture?

It promoted artistic, literary, and musical expression by African Americans Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the political leadership in the United States during the 1920s?

A return to traditional values and small-government policies Signup and view all the answers

Which international organization was the United States supposed to join after World War I, but failed to do so due to the U.S. Congress not approving its admittance?

League of Nations Signup and view all the answers

Which Republican president's administration was plagued by scandal, including the infamous Teapot Dome Scandal?

Warren G. Harding Signup and view all the answers

What event signaled the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?

The Wall Street Crash of 1929 Signup and view all the answers

Which president was credited with being the architect of 'Coolidge Prosperity' during the 1920s?

Calvin Coolidge Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind the United States experiencing an economic and cultural boom in the 1920s?

Advances in technology and consumer culture Signup and view all the answers

Which Republican president succeeded Warren G. Harding and continued the pro-business politics that led America into prosperity during the 1920s?

Calvin Coolidge Signup and view all the answers

What media practice was employed by Hearst and Pulitzer to sell newspapers to the American public during the Spanish-American War?

Sensationalized Yellow Journalism Signup and view all the answers

What disease was responsible for causing many deaths during the Spanish-American War?

Yellow fever Signup and view all the answers

Who emerged as a war hero due to his leadership of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?

Theodore Roosevelt Signup and view all the answers

What were the goals of the Populist Party during the Gilded Age?

To advocate for a graduated income tax and direct election of senators Signup and view all the answers

Which political philosophy focused on societal improvement during the Progressive Era?

Progressivism Signup and view all the answers

What major reform was achieved as a result of protests during the Progressive Era?

Abolition of child labor Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor that contributed to the repeal of Prohibition through the 21st Amendment?

The rise in underage drinking and increased crime rates Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the impact of women's clubs on the women's suffrage movement?

Women's clubs provided a platform for women to gain leadership experience and organizational skills, aiding the suffrage cause Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant impact of the Harlem Renaissance on African American art, literature, and music?

It led to the creation of works glorifying African heritage and the popularization of jazz music Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the temperance movement, which supported Prohibition?

To advocate for the complete ban of alcohol production and consumption Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the initial reaction of some early feminists to the proposed Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)?

They opposed the ERA, fearing it would harm the gains women had already made in the workforce Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor that contributed to the rise of the speakeasies during Prohibition?

The lack of resources and funds to effectively enforce Prohibition laws Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?

To protect white supremacy Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?

The Wall Street Crash of 1929 Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the First Red Scare?

Palmer Raids arresting suspected radicals Signup and view all the answers

How did white Americans view the traditions, religion, and government in the 1920s?

Under attack from immigrants Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the lack of a safety net have on the stock market during the Wall Street Crash?

Complete market collapse Signup and view all the answers

How did the Roaring Twenties contribute to the Wall Street Crash of 1929?

By encouraging widespread borrowing for stock purchases Signup and view all the answers

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What is imperialism?

Who believed that the United States should be an isolationist nation?

What philosophy led to the concept of International Darwinism?

In which war did the United States gain additional territories?

When did the Anti-Imperialist League form?

Modern American imperialism has been mainly associated with involvement in which region?

What media practice was employed by Hearst and Pulitzer to sell newspapers to the American public?

What event led Americans to believe that the Spanish had killed Americans, ultimately sparking the Spanish-American War?

Which country did the United States pay $20 million to acquire as a result of the Spanish-American War?

Who emerged as a war hero due to his leadership of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?

Which political party promoted ideas to combat monopolistic pricing by railroads during the Gilded Age?

During which era did women finally gain the right to vote as a result of protests around the country?

What was the primary purpose of the Treaty of Versailles?

What was the major factor that led to the economic boom of the 1920s in the United States?

How did the political landscape in the United States change following World War I?

What was the primary cause of the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and the subsequent Great Depression?

What was the primary goal of the Prohibition era in the United States?

Which of the following best describes the political leadership in the United States during the 1920s?

What was the primary reason for the strong support of prohibition among its supporters?

Which of the following was a key organization that supported prohibition during the temperance movement?

What was the primary reason that the 21st Amendment was passed to repeal prohibition?

How did the women's suffrage movement benefit from the formation of women's clubs during the 19th and early 20th centuries?

What was the initial reaction of some early feminists to the proposed Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)?

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Harlem Renaissance on art, literature, and music?

What term did Teddy Roosevelt coin to refer to the journalists who exposed political corruption and bad business practices during the Progressive Era?

Which of the following muckraking works led to the forced break-up of Rockefeller's Standard Oil Trust?

Which piece of legislation was a direct result of Upton Sinclair's muckraking novel, The Jungle?

Which of the following was NOT one of the main causes of World War I?

What event ultimately led the United States to declare war and enter World War I in 1917?

What event marked the end of World War I and the cessation of fighting between the Allies and the Central Powers?

What was Langston Hughes known for pioneering?

What was the primary mission of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?

What event triggered the Wall Street Crash of 1929?

What was the climax of the First Red Scare in 1919-1920?

How did the lack of a safety net affect the stock market during the Wall Street Crash?

What was a major impact of the Great Depression on rural Americans?

What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?

Who were some of the groups targeted by the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?

What fueled the fear of communism during the First Red Scare?

How did the economic impact of the Great Depression differ between white Americans and minority groups?

What philosophy contributed to the idea that some countries were better suited for power and should control lesser developed nations?

Which historical event caused the United States to gain additional territories after its conclusion in 1898?

In what region did the United States primarily exert modern American imperialism according to the provided lesson summary?

When did the Anti-Imperialist League form in opposition to American involvement in foreign affairs?

Which prominent American figure believed that the United States needed to be an isolationist nation after gaining independence?

What was the duration of the Spanish-American War as mentioned in the text?

What was the primary goal of the muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

Which of the following was a key cause of World War I, as outlined in the text?

What was the primary factor that led the United States to enter World War I in 1917?

Which piece of legislation was a direct result of the muckraking efforts during the Progressive Era?

What was the primary impact of the Harlem Renaissance on American culture?

Which of the following best describes the political leadership in the United States during the 1920s?

Which international organization was the United States supposed to join after World War I, but failed to do so due to the U.S. Congress not approving its admittance?

Which Republican president's administration was plagued by scandal, including the infamous Teapot Dome Scandal?

What event signaled the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?

Which president was credited with being the architect of 'Coolidge Prosperity' during the 1920s?

What was the primary reason behind the United States experiencing an economic and cultural boom in the 1920s?

Which Republican president succeeded Warren G. Harding and continued the pro-business politics that led America into prosperity during the 1920s?

What media practice was employed by Hearst and Pulitzer to sell newspapers to the American public during the Spanish-American War?

What disease was responsible for causing many deaths during the Spanish-American War?

Who emerged as a war hero due to his leadership of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War?

What were the goals of the Populist Party during the Gilded Age?

Which political philosophy focused on societal improvement during the Progressive Era?

What major reform was achieved as a result of protests during the Progressive Era?

What was a significant factor that contributed to the repeal of Prohibition through the 21st Amendment?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the impact of women's clubs on the women's suffrage movement?

What was a significant impact of the Harlem Renaissance on African American art, literature, and music?

What was the primary goal of the temperance movement, which supported Prohibition?

Which of the following best describes the initial reaction of some early feminists to the proposed Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)?

What was a significant factor that contributed to the rise of the speakeasies during Prohibition?

What was the primary reason behind the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?

Which event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?

What was a significant outcome of the First Red Scare?

How did white Americans view the traditions, religion, and government in the 1920s?

What impact did the lack of a safety net have on the stock market during the Wall Street Crash?

How did the Roaring Twenties contribute to the Wall Street Crash of 1929?