US History: Diplomacy and Wars Quiz

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Which of the following best describes 'Big Stick' diplomacy?

  • A diplomatic style focused on economic incentives and foreign aid.
  • A diplomatic tactic that promotes international cooperation through cultural exchange.
  • A diplomatic strategy that prioritizes moral considerations and ethical behavior.
  • A diplomatic approach emphasizing negotiation backed by potential military action. (correct)

The concept of Manifest Destiny is most closely associated with what belief?

  • The principle of maintaining equal rights regardless of national origin.
  • The notion that American expansion was divinely sanctioned and inevitable. (correct)
  • The belief in a balance of power between European and American nations.
  • The idea that the United States should remain isolated from global affairs.

Which weapon was considered the most lethal during World War I?

  • Poison gas because of its ability to incapacitate and kill soldiers in the trenches.
  • Heavy artillery due to its immense destructive power on battlefields.
  • Nuclear bombs due to their unmatched capacity for destruction.
  • Machine guns because of their ability to cause massive casualties in warfare. (correct)

What was the primary geographical setting of fighting on the Western Front during World War I?

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Which of these did NOT contribute to the start of the Spanish-American War?

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Which of these locations did the US NOT acquire or exert significant influence over during the age of imperialism?

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The Open Door Policy was primarily aimed at ensuring equal trading rights in which country?

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The US supported a revolution in Columbia with the intention of facilitating the construction of what?

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Which of these was NOT a significant factor driving US imperialism?

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Which US President is most famously associated with the policy of 'Dollar Diplomacy'?

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Which of these is the most accurate description of 'Big Stick Diplomacy'?

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President Wilson's actions led to US involvement in a revolution in which country?

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Which President is most associated with the 'Big Stick Diplomacy' approach in foreign relations?

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What is the main focus of 'Moral Diplomacy'?

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The US had to suppress a significant rebellion against its rule in which country after the Spanish-American War?

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What was the primary goal of the Platt Amendment?

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Which of these best describes the main tactic of 'yellow journalism'?

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Which country served as the basis of the most intense fighting in World War I?

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What was the main underlying premise of 'Dollar Diplomacy'?

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What was a major, long-term consequence of WWI?

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What was the primary aim of the Open Door Policy?

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Why did the US support a revolution in Columbia?

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Which of these was NOT a contributing factor to US imperialism?

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Which US president is strongly associated with the 'Dollar Diplomacy' approach?

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Which US president is associated with the approach of 'Moral Diplomacy'?

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What is considered essential for the successful implementation of 'Big Stick Diplomacy'?

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In which country did President Wilson intervene in a revolution?

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Which US president is most associated with 'Big Stick Diplomacy'?

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Which style of diplomacy prioritized spreading democracy and supporting perceived 'good' actors over 'bad' ones?

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In which country did the US face a major rebellion after assuming control after the Spanish-American War?

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Which of these was NOT a cause of US entry into World War I?

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What aspect of American life was restricted by the Espionage and Sedition Acts of 1917?

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How did the War Industries Board help with World War I?

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During World War I, how did women and African Americans contribute to the war effort?

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What strategy did the US employ to encourage support for the war effort on the home front during World War I?

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Which country became a communist country after World War I?

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What was Germany's war strategy to quickly defeat France called?

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Which event is considered the immediate cause of World War I?

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What concept was promoted by Woodrow Wilson regarding national boundaries?

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What treaty ended World War I for Russia?

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Flashcards

Big Stick Diplomacy

A foreign policy that used the threat of military force to back up negotiations, often associated with Theodore Roosevelt.

Manifest Destiny

The belief that the expansion of the United States across the North American continent was both justified and divinely ordained.

Yellow Journalism

A type of journalism that uses sensationalism, exaggeration, and even lies to attract readers and sell newspapers.

Machine Gun

The deadliest weapon of World War I, responsible for massive casualties.

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Platt Amendment

A treaty that gave the United States control over Cuba, limiting its ability to make foreign treaties and requiring the US to approve any treaties.

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Dollar Diplomacy

The US policy of using economic power to influence other countries. This was used by President Taft to expand US influence in Latin America.

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Moral Diplomacy

A policy of promoting democracy and 'good guys' over 'bad guys' in foreign affairs. This was promoted by President Woodrow Wilson.

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Open Door Policy

A policy of treating all nations equally in their trade with China. This was proposed by US Secretary of State John Hay.

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American Imperialism

A US policy of expanding its influence and control over other countries. This was often done through military force and economic domination.

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Creel Commission

A propaganda organization created by the US government during World War I. It was aimed at persuading the public to support the war effort.

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Espionage and Sedition Acts

A series of laws passed by the US Congress in 1917 that restricted freedom of speech and assembly. This was done to silence dissent and opposition to the war.

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Fourteen Points

President Wilson's plan for peace after World War I. It included the formation of the League of Nations, self-determination for European nations, and the removal of trade barriers.

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League of Nations

A powerful, international organization proposed by President Wilson after World War I. It aimed to prevent future wars through diplomacy and collective action.

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Schenck v. United States

A Supreme Court case that upheld the constitutionality of the Espionage Act. It established the precedent that free speech can be limited during wartime.

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What was Yellow Journalism?

A type of journalism that uses sensationalism, exaggeration, and even lies to get readers and sell newspapers. It often features eye-catching headlines and shocking stories.

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What was Manifest Destiny?

The idea that the US was destined by God to expand across North America.

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What is Dollar Diplomacy?

A US foreign policy that used economic power to influence other countries. It used financial tools to boost US influence.

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What was the deadliest weapon of WWI?

The deadliest weapon of WWI, machine guns were highly effective in killing many soldiers quickly.

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What was the Big Stick Diplomacy?

The US policy of using military force to back up diplomatic negotiations.

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Treaty of Versailles

The treaty that ended World War I.

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War Guilt Clause

A clause in the Treaty of Versailles that forced Germany to accept full responsibility for the outbreak of World War I.

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Total War

The process of mobilizing economic, natural, and human resources for the war effort.

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Self-determination

The right of people to choose their form of government and national identity.

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Reparations

Payments levied on Germany by the Allies after World War I to compensate for war damages.

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What was the immediate cause of World War I?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a Serbian nationalist triggered a chain of events that culminated in the outbreak of World War I. With Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia, a complex web of alliances drew various European powers into the conflict.

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What is 'Total War'?

The term 'total war' refers to the mobilization of a nation's entire resources, including its people, economy, and industry, towards the war effort. It goes beyond military operations and encompasses every aspect of a nation's functioning.

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What was the Schlieffen Plan?

The Schlieffen Plan was Germany's war strategy to swiftly defeat France by bypassing its strong defenses and then focus on Russia. It aimed to achieve a decisive victory on the Western Front before Russia could fully mobilize.

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What was the War Guilt Clause?

The War Guilt Clause was a controversial part of the Treaty of Versailles that forced Germany to accept full responsibility for the outbreak of World War I. This clause was seen as a humiliation for Germany.

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What was the Treaty of Versailles?

The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty signed after World War I. While it ended the war, it imposed harsh penalties on Germany, including territorial losses, economic reparations, and the acceptance of war guilt. It was a major factor in the rise of tensions and the eventual outbreak of World War II.

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Study Notes

Big Stick Diplomacy

  • A style of diplomacy involving negotiations backed by the threat of force.
  • Key element was a strong navy.

Manifest Destiny

  • The belief that American expansion and power were divinely ordained.

WWI Weapons

  • Machine guns, poison gas, and heavy artillery were devastating.
  • Machine guns were significant.

Western Front Fighting

  • Primarily conducted in trenches.

Exclusions - Spanish-American War Causes

  • US desire to keep the British out of Cuba was not a cause.

Dollar Diplomacy

  • A style of diplomacy relying on US financial resources to increase influence.
  • President William Howard Taft was associated with this diplomacy.

Platt Amendment Limitation

  • The Platt Amendment limited Cuba's ability to make treaties with other nations.

US Acquisition of Hawaii

  • Fruit growers aided the US annexation.

Yellow Journalism

  • A style of journalism characterized by sensationalized news stories.

US Acquisitions (Spanish-American War)

  • Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines were gained.
  • Columbia was not gained.

Open Door Policy

  • Aimed at establishing equal trading rights for all nations in China.

US Support for the Panama Canal

  • The US supported a revolution to gain control of the territory needed for the Panama Canal, employing Big Stick Diplomacy.

Reasons for US Imperialism

  • Economic gain, increased military presence, and spreading American culture were key factors.

Moral Diplomacy

  • President Woodrow Wilson was associated.
  • Emphasized support for democracies and opposition to autocracies.

Rebellion After Spanish-American War

  • The US faced a rebellion in the Philippines.

US WWI Entrant Causes

  • Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare was a crucial factor.
  • The Zimmerman Telegram was a crucial factor.
  • The sinking of the Lusitania was a crucial factor.
  • The Russian Revolution, while relevant, was not a direct factor for US entry into WWI.

Espionage and Sedition Acts

  • Restricted freedom of speech.

War Industries Board

  • Managed increased wartime industrial production.

WWI Impact on Minorities

  • Women and African Americans obtained factory jobs, but faced discrimination.

American War Effort Support Request

  • Victory gardens, resource conservation, and purchasing war bonds were requested.

Creel Commission

  • A government propaganda organization.

US Government Actions During WWI

  • The government cracked down on dissent.

Wilson's Peace Plan

  • The 14 Points outlined peace terms.

Key Element of Wilson's Plan

  • The League of Nations.

Espionage Act and Schenck Case

  • The court case reflected the belief in limiting free speech during wartime to protect national security.

Treaty of Versailles Criticism

  • Some observers considered the treaty too harsh on Germany.

US Post-WWI Actions

  • The US did not join the League of Nations.

Panama Canal Associated Diplomacy

  • Big Stick Diplomacy was used in the building of the Panama Canal.

Additional Information from the Text - Quiz Questions

War Terms

  • Total War: Mobilization of economic, natural, and human resources for the war effort.
  • Alliances: Groups of nations agreeing to mutual support.
  • Bolshevik Revolution: Russia became a communist country.
  • Self-Determination: The principle of ethnic nationalities obtaining political control and independence.
  • War Guilt Clause: Germany accepted full responsibility for the war.
  • Russia: Involved in WWI; experienced revolution; ceded land.
  • Poison Gas: A destructive weapon in WWI.
  • Zimmerman Telegraph: Germany's proposal to Mexico.
  • Heavy Artillery: Devastating weapon in WWI.
  • Nationalism: A cause for war.
  • Treaty of Brest-Litovsk: Ended the war between Russia and the Central Powers.
  • Trenches: Crucial for battle on the Western Front.
  • Militarism: A cause of war, involves building up a strong army and encouraging military might.
  • Reparations: Compensation for war damages.
  • Imperialism: A cause of war, seeking political or economic control over other nations’ territories.
  • Schlieffen Plan: Germany's war plan.
  • Submarine Warfare: Germany’s use of submarines.
  • Allies: The nations fighting against the Central Powers.
  • Lusitania: A ship sunk by German submarines.
  • Middle East: Area affected by WWI.
  • Germany: Central Power, responsible for much of the fighting.
  • Vladimir I. Lenin: Leader of the Bolshevik Revolution.
  • Assassination: Of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the immediate trigger of WWI.
  • Treaty of Versailles: Ended WWI; imposed harsh terms on Germany.
  • Balkans: European area that was known as the “Powder Keg.”
  • Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire (Turkey).
  • Hapsburg: Dynasty that ended.
  • Woodrow Wilson: US representative at the peace conference.

Quiz Answers (From provided text)

  • Question 1: Big Stick Diplomacy
  • Question 2: Manifest Destiny
  • Question 3: Machine gun, poison gas, heavy artillery
  • Question 4: Trenches
  • Question 5: US desire to keep the British out of Cuba (incorrect - exclude this)
  • Question 6: Dollar diplomacy
  • Question 7: Cuba's (regarding Platt Amendment)
  • Question 8: Fruit growers aided US annexation of Hawaii
  • Question 9: Yellow Journalism
  • Question 10: Columbia (incorrect - exclude this)
  • Question 11: Open Door Policy
  • Question 12: Build Panama Canal
  • Question 13: Gaining more US citizens
  • Question 14: Taft (President associated with Dollar Diplomacy)
  • Question 15: Wilson (President associated with Moral Diplomacy)
  • Question 16: A strong Navy (foundation of Big Stick Diplomacy)
  • Question 17: Mexican Revolution
  • Question 18: Roosevelt (President associated with Big Stick Diplomacy)
  • Question 19: Moral diplomacy
  • Question 20: Philippines rebellion
  • Question 21: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (incorrect for US Entry)
  • Question 22: Freedom of Speech
  • Question 23: Economic mobilization
  • Question 24: Factory jobs (minorities), discrimination
  • Question 25: All of the above (incorrect for choice 25 - unclear answer)
  • Question 26: Creel Commission
  • Question 27: Government crackdown on dissent/limiting freedom of speech and labor
  • Question 28: 14 Points
  • Question 29: League of Nations
  • Question 30: Freedom of Speech limited in wartime, per Schenck case
  • Question 31: Too harsh on Germany
  • Question 32: Did not join League of Nations
  • Question 33: Big Stick Diplomacy (related to building the canal)

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