10 Questions
Who was the US president during the creation of the Treaty of Versailles?
Warren G. Harding
Which event is associated with the start of World War I?
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Who is known for advocating for the construction of the Panama Canal?
Alfred Thayer Mahan
Which term refers to sensationalized news articles that influenced public opinion in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
Yellow journalism
Who led the Great Migration, a movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban centers in the North?
Marcus Garvey
Which term refers to a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force?
Nationalism
Who was the author of the book 'The Influence of Sea Power Upon History' that advocated for naval power as the key to national power?
Alfred Thayer Mahan
What term is used to describe aggressive military preparedness and the glorification of the military?
Militarism
Who was the leader of the Filipino independence movement against Spanish and later American rule?
Emilio Aguinaldo
What event led to the passage of the Sedition and Espionage Acts in the United States during World War I?
The sinking of the Lusitania by U-boats
Test your knowledge with this multiple-choice quiz covering key events and figures in US history, such as the Spanish American War, Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, Panama Canal, and more. Perfect for college students studying this period.
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