Chapter 23

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What was Woodrow Wilson's primary approach to foreign policy?

Isolation from global affairs

Intervention based on self-interest

Aggressive expansionism

An idealistic policy based on morality (correct)

Who did Wilson appoint as Secretary of State, known for promoting world peace?

Henry Cabot Lodge

William Jennings Bryan (correct)

Theodore Roosevelt

William Howard Taft

What influenced Wilson's eventual decision to involve the U.S. in the war?

A desire for territorial expansion

The economic benefits of war

Moral outrage at Germany’s tactics (correct)

Pressure from European allies

What kind of treaties did Bryan advocate for to resolve international disputes?

Cooling off treaties Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Wilson's significant challenges in foreign policy?

Keeping the U.S. out of world affairs Signup and view all the answers

What major foreign policy did Woodrow Wilson abandon from his predecessor, William Howard Taft?

Dollars diplomacy Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the U.S. Navy's landing at Veracruz in 1914?

It resulted in a fight, causing nearly 150 deaths. Signup and view all the answers

How did Pancho Villa respond to Wilson's support of Carranza's government?

He launched an attack into New Mexico. Signup and view all the answers

What event triggered World War I following the series of alliances in Europe?

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

What was the primary aim of Wilson's moral diplomacy?

To encourage democratic elections in foreign nations. Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia?

To avenge the assassination of the Austro-Hungarian archduke. Signup and view all the answers

Which new military technology became infamous for disrupting naval warfare during World War I?

U-boats Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern for President Wilson regarding his reelection in 1916?

His previous campaign promises regarding military action. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Lusitania incident impact American public opinion?

It galvanized support for the war effort in England and influenced American sentiment. Signup and view all the answers

Why did President Wilson maintain a policy of neutrality in World War I despite the Lusitania's sinking?

He feared losing the support of the American public and his reelection. Signup and view all the answers

How did the economic relationship between the U.S. and Great Britain affect American neutrality?

It created pressure among American banks to support the Allies. Signup and view all the answers

Which act did Wilson agree to that significantly expanded the size of the U.S. military?

The National Defense Act of 1916 Signup and view all the answers

What significant outcome emerged from the use of trench warfare in World War I?

It resulted in prolonged stalemates and high casualty rates. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor pushing the U.S. toward involvement in World War I?

Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany. Signup and view all the answers

What was the content of the Zimmermann telegram that contributed to U.S. involvement in World War I?

An invitation for Mexico to join the war on Germany's side. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Zimmermann telegram during World War I?

To propose an alliance between Mexico and Germany against the United States Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best summarizes Wilson's 'Peace without Victory' speech?

It advocated for a peace agreement based on equality, rather than victors imposing terms. Signup and view all the answers

What significant event in early 1917 contributed to President Wilson's decision to ask Congress for a declaration of war?

The sinking of American ships by Germany Signup and view all the answers

What was the Selective Service Act of 1917 primarily aimed at achieving?

Registering men for mandatory military service to build a larger army Signup and view all the answers

How did the American public's response to the draft manifest during World War I?

Approximately 350,000 eligible Americans refused to register for military service. Signup and view all the answers