US History Quiz: Populism to World War I

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Which event led to the outbreak of World War I?

  • Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (correct)
  • Treaty of Versailles
  • Election of 1912
  • War Guilt Clause

Who was the President of the United States during the signing of the Treaty of Versailles?

  • Calvin Coolidge
  • Warren G. Harding (correct)
  • William Howard Taft
  • Henry Cabot Lodge

Which organization was responsible for overseeing war-related production in the U.S. during World War I?

  • Muckrakers
  • Committee on Public Information
  • Welfare capitalism
  • Food Administration (correct)

Who wrote the letter that led to the U.S. involvement in the Spanish American War, fueling anti-Spanish sentiment?

<p>Alfred Thayer Mahan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term is associated with the movement of African Americans from the South to the North in the early 20th century?

<p>Great Migration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force?

<p>Imperialism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Filipino revolutionary leader who fought against both Spanish and American colonization?

<p>Emilio Aguinaldo (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe sensationalized and exaggerated news stories that aim to capture readers' attention?

<p>Yellow journalism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who advocated for a strong U.S. Navy and the significance of sea power in world politics?

<p>Alfred Thayer Mahan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event prompted the United States to enter World War I against Germany?

<p>The Lusitania sinking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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