Imperialism: United States History

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Which term refers to a more powerful nation exerting military, economic, and political control over another country?

Colonialism

Imperialism (correct)

Socialism

Isolationism

Who believed that the United States should be an isolationist nation rather than get involved in foreign affairs after gaining independence from Great Britain?

George Washington (correct)

John Adams

Thomas Jefferson

James Madison

What philosophy suggested that some countries were better suited for power and should control lesser developed nations?

Socialism

Manifest Destiny

Isolationism

International Darwinism (correct)

Which event led to the United States gaining territories such as Alaska and Hawaii?

Spanish-American War 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

What region has modern American imperialism been cited as involving U.S. involvement?

Middle East Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Versailles after World War I?

To ensure Germany could never wage war again Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant effect of the economic boom in the 1920s known as the Roaring Twenties?

Rise in household debt due to overconsumption Signup and view all the answers

Who was President when the Wall Street Crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression?

Herbert Hoover Signup and view all the answers

Which scandal tarnished Warren G. Harding's presidency?

Teapot Dome Scandal Signup and view all the answers

Which international organization was designed to maintain peace but the U.S. did not join due to Congress disapproval?

League of Nations Signup and view all the answers

What was the Prohibition Era from 1919 to 1933 primarily characterized by?

Disallowance of alcohol transport and sale Signup and view all the answers

What media practice played a significant role in influencing public opinion leading to the Spanish-American War?

Yellow Journalism Signup and view all the answers

What major event led to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?

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

Which group of soldiers did Theodore Roosevelt lead during the Spanish-American War?

Rough Riders Signup and view all the answers

What territory did the United States gain as a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?

Guam and the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What economic issues did the Populist Party focus on during the Gilded Age?

Graduated income tax Signup and view all the answers

What social issues were addressed during the Progressive Era?

Child labor, working hours, and alcoholism Signup and view all the answers

What term was coined by Teddy Roosevelt to describe American journalists who exposed political corruption and bad business practices?

Muckrakers Signup and view all the answers

Which muckraking journalist wrote about the poor quality of food being sold in the United States?

Upton Sinclair Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the positive results of Ida Tarbell's work 'The History of Standard Oil'?

Forced break-up of Rockefeller's Standard Oil Trust Signup and view all the answers

Which event led the United States to declare war in World War I?

The Zimmermann Note Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributed to the United States entering World War I?

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare Signup and view all the answers

Who were the two sides fighting in World War I?

The Allies and the Central Powers Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason supporters of prohibition believed alcohol should be banned?

It caused young soldiers to be less disciplined Signup and view all the answers

Which organization was one of the most important supporters of prohibition during the temperance movement?

The Women's Christian Temperance Union Signup and view all the answers

What illegal establishments sold bootlegged alcohol during the prohibition era?

Speakeasies Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the official beginning of the women's rights movement in 1848?

The Seneca Falls Convention Signup and view all the answers

Who promoted the idea of women's suffrage by state and organized at local levels?

Carrie Chapman Catt Signup and view all the answers

Which intellectual and artistic movement originated in Harlem, New York, influencing art, literature, and music?

Harlem Renaissance Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons behind the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?

Nativism and eugenics Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which group faced significant struggles during the Great Depression due to unemployment reaching 25%?

Latino and Asian people Signup and view all the answers

What was a major factor contributing to the climax of the First Red Scare?

Xenophobia in American society Signup and view all the answers

How did the Federal interventions in 1933 impact the stock market during the Great Depression?

Inspired investor confidence Signup and view all the answers

Which group faced severe violence and hatred from Southern white people during the Great Depression?

African Americans in major cities Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Wall Street Crash of 1929 for the American economy?

'Great Depression' economic downturn Signup and view all the answers

Which minority group faced deportation during the Great Depression due to perceived job competition?

Latino people Signup and view all the answers

What was the objective behind the Palmer Raids during the First Red Scare?

To arrest suspected communists and radicals Signup and view all the answers

What did white Americans believe was under attack, leading to support for the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?

Their traditions, religion, and government Signup and view all the answers

What philosophy led to the development of International Darwinism?

Social Darwinism Signup and view all the answers

When did the United States gain additional territories after the Spanish-American War?

1898 Signup and view all the answers

After which event did the United States begin to expand its influence around the globe?

Civil War Signup and view all the answers

Which organization formed in 1898 to oppose American involvement in foreign affairs?

Anti-Imperialist League Signup and view all the answers

In which region did the United States first begin to expand its influence in the globe?

Asia Signup and view all the answers

Which individual believed that the United States needed to be an isolationist nation after gaining independence from Great Britain?

George Washington Signup and view all the answers

What term did Teddy Roosevelt coin to describe American journalists who exposed political corruption and bad business practices?

Muckrakers Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of Ida Tarbell's work 'The History of Standard Oil'?

The forced break-up of Rockefeller's Standard Oil Trust Signup and view all the answers

Which legislation resulted from Upton Sinclair's work 'The Jungle'?

Meat Inspection Act Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the official beginning of World War I?

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Signup and view all the answers

What were the four main causes of World War I as mentioned in the text?

Alliances, Nationalism, Militarism, Imperialism Signup and view all the answers

What led to the United States entering World War I in 1917?

'Remember the Lusitania' campaign Signup and view all the answers

What media practice played a significant role in influencing public opinion leading to the Spanish-American War?

Sensationalism Signup and view all the answers

Which country did the United States pay $20 million to as part of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?

Spain 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 was the primary reason behind the formation of the Populist Party?

Promoting free coinage of silver Signup and view all the answers

Which group fought the United States for independence after the Spanish-American War?

Filipinos Signup and view all the answers

Who was instrumental in promoting progressivism at the local government level?

Robert La Follette Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind the United States' decision not to join the League of Nations?

Congressional disapproval Signup and view all the answers

Which president was in office during the Wall Street Crash of 1929 that led to the Great Depression?

Herbert Hoover Signup and view all the answers

What political platform did President Warren G. Harding promise to return to after World War I?

Normalcy Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective behind the Prohibition Era from 1919 to 1933?

Reducing crime and corruption Signup and view all the answers

Who succeeded President Warren G. Harding in office and led America into prosperity known as the Roaring Twenties?

Calvin Coolidge Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant consequence of the stock market crash of 1929 for President Herbert Hoover's administration?

End of economic success Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Anti-Saloon League and Woman's Christian Temperance Union during the temperance movement?

Pushing for a ban on alcohol use Signup and view all the answers

Which term was used to refer to states in support of prohibition?

Dry Signup and view all the answers

What negative impact did prohibition have on the nation according to the text?

Loss of national revenue Signup and view all the answers

'The Harlem Renaissance was also known by what other name during its time?'

New Negro Movement Signup and view all the answers

'What was a key form of artistic expression during the Harlem Renaissance?'

'Jazz music' Signup and view all the answers

'Who was instrumental in promoting women's suffrage at the state level?'

Carrie Chapman Catt Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate goal of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?

To protect white supremacy from various minority groups Signup and view all the answers

What major 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 the primary cause of the Wall Street Crash of 1929?

Investment in the stock market beyond sustainable levels Signup and view all the answers

Why did the First Red Scare end soon after the Palmer Raids?

Public opinion turned against the brutality of the Palmer Raids Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Great Depression on minority groups?

Deportation of Latino and Asian people due to perceived job competition Signup and view all the answers

Which group faced severe violence and hatred from Southern white people during the Great Depression?

African Americans Signup and view all the answers

What did Federal interventions in 1933 aim to achieve during the Great Depression?

Inspire confidence among investors to stimulate market growth Signup and view all the answers

What was one outcome of the Roaring Twenties regarding investment in the stock market?

Unprecedented investment leading to over-speculation Signup and view all the answers

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

As under attack from increased immigration Signup and view all the answers

What was a common goal between eugenics and limiting immigration to white Europeans in America during the 1920s?

Maintaining white majority population Signup and view all the answers

Imperialism: United States History

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Which term refers to a more powerful nation exerting military, economic, and political control over another country?

Who believed that the United States should be an isolationist nation rather than get involved in foreign affairs after gaining independence from Great Britain?

What philosophy suggested that some countries were better suited for power and should control lesser developed nations?

Which event led to the United States gaining territories such as Alaska and Hawaii?

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

What region has modern American imperialism been cited as involving U.S. involvement?

What was the main purpose of the Treaty of Versailles after World War I?

What was a significant effect of the economic boom in the 1920s known as the Roaring Twenties?

Who was President when the Wall Street Crash of 1929 led to the Great Depression?

Which scandal tarnished Warren G. Harding's presidency?

Which international organization was designed to maintain peace but the U.S. did not join due to Congress disapproval?

What was the Prohibition Era from 1919 to 1933 primarily characterized by?

What media practice played a significant role in influencing public opinion leading to the Spanish-American War?

What major event led to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War?

Which group of soldiers did Theodore Roosevelt lead during the Spanish-American War?

What territory did the United States gain as a result of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?

What economic issues did the Populist Party focus on during the Gilded Age?

What social issues were addressed during the Progressive Era?

What term was coined by Teddy Roosevelt to describe American journalists who exposed political corruption and bad business practices?

Which muckraking journalist wrote about the poor quality of food being sold in the United States?

What was one of the positive results of Ida Tarbell's work 'The History of Standard Oil'?

Which event led the United States to declare war in World War I?

Which factor contributed to the United States entering World War I?

Who were the two sides fighting in World War I?

What was the primary reason supporters of prohibition believed alcohol should be banned?

Which organization was one of the most important supporters of prohibition during the temperance movement?

What illegal establishments sold bootlegged alcohol during the prohibition era?

What event marked the official beginning of the women's rights movement in 1848?

Who promoted the idea of women's suffrage by state and organized at local levels?

Which intellectual and artistic movement originated in Harlem, New York, influencing art, literature, and music?

What was one of the main reasons behind the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?

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

Which group faced significant struggles during the Great Depression due to unemployment reaching 25%?

What was a major factor contributing to the climax of the First Red Scare?

How did the Federal interventions in 1933 impact the stock market during the Great Depression?

Which group faced severe violence and hatred from Southern white people during the Great Depression?

What was a significant consequence of the Wall Street Crash of 1929 for the American economy?

Which minority group faced deportation during the Great Depression due to perceived job competition?

What was the objective behind the Palmer Raids during the First Red Scare?

What did white Americans believe was under attack, leading to support for the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?

What philosophy led to the development of International Darwinism?

When did the United States gain additional territories after the Spanish-American War?

After which event did the United States begin to expand its influence around the globe?

Which organization formed in 1898 to oppose American involvement in foreign affairs?

In which region did the United States first begin to expand its influence in the globe?

Which individual believed that the United States needed to be an isolationist nation after gaining independence from Great Britain?

What term did Teddy Roosevelt coin to describe American journalists who exposed political corruption and bad business practices?

What was a result of Ida Tarbell's work 'The History of Standard Oil'?

Which legislation resulted from Upton Sinclair's work 'The Jungle'?

What event marked the official beginning of World War I?

What were the four main causes of World War I as mentioned in the text?

What led to the United States entering World War I in 1917?

What media practice played a significant role in influencing public opinion leading to the Spanish-American War?

Which country did the United States pay $20 million to as part of the Treaty of Paris of 1898?

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

What was the primary reason behind the formation of the Populist Party?

Which group fought the United States for independence after the Spanish-American War?

Who was instrumental in promoting progressivism at the local government level?

What was the primary reason behind the United States' decision not to join the League of Nations?

Which president was in office during the Wall Street Crash of 1929 that led to the Great Depression?

What political platform did President Warren G. Harding promise to return to after World War I?

What was the main objective behind the Prohibition Era from 1919 to 1933?

Who succeeded President Warren G. Harding in office and led America into prosperity known as the Roaring Twenties?

What was the significant consequence of the stock market crash of 1929 for President Herbert Hoover's administration?

What was the main goal of the Anti-Saloon League and Woman's Christian Temperance Union during the temperance movement?

Which term was used to refer to states in support of prohibition?

What negative impact did prohibition have on the nation according to the text?

'The Harlem Renaissance was also known by what other name during its time?'

'What was a key form of artistic expression during the Harlem Renaissance?'

'Who was instrumental in promoting women's suffrage at the state level?'

What was the ultimate goal of the Ku Klux Klan in the 1920s?

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

What was the primary cause of the Wall Street Crash of 1929?

Why did the First Red Scare end soon after the Palmer Raids?

What was a significant consequence of the Great Depression on minority groups?

Which group faced severe violence and hatred from Southern white people during the Great Depression?

What did Federal interventions in 1933 aim to achieve during the Great Depression?