WWI - Section 1 Study Questions

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What did President Wilson do in response to Pancho Villa's raids into the SW United States?

Ignored the raids and focused on European affairs

Signed a peace treaty with Pancho Villa

Sent 6,000 troops into Mexico after Villa (correct)

Sent a warning letter to Pancho Villa

What was the result of Wilson's 'Gunboat diplomacy' in Latin America?

Setting up governments that favored the U.S. (correct)

Promoting independence and democracy

Withdrawing all U.S. military presence from the region

Respecting the sovereignty of Latin American countries

What event triggered the chain reaction of events that led to World War I?

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (correct)

Growing nationalism in Europe

Rivalries between Great Britain, France, and Russia

Formation of complex alliances

What was the impact of the sinking of the Lusitania on U.S.-German relations?

Led to increased tension between the U.S. and Germany Signup and view all the answers

What was the Sussex Pledge?

An agreement by Germany not to sink any more merchant or passenger ships Signup and view all the answers

What did the U.S. government do to support the Allies during World War I?

Bought $2 billion dollars in British and French war bonds Signup and view all the answers

What was the Triple Entente?

The countries of Great Britain, France, and Russia Signup and view all the answers

What did the Triple Alliance consist of?

The countries of Italy, Germany, and Austria-Hungary Signup and view all the answers

What was Wilson's 'Gunboat diplomacy'?

Sending the Marines to intervene in Latin American countries to influence their governments Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Wilson's agreement with the ABC Powers regarding Huerta's regime?

Allowed Huerta to go into exile and placed Venustiano Carranza as Mexican president Signup and view all the answers

Who was the President of the U.S. during the prelude to World War I?

Woodrow Wilson Signup and view all the answers

Who overthrew Porfirio Diaz in Mexico in 1911?

Francisco Madero Signup and view all the answers

Who took over after Francisco Madero's assassination?

Victoriano Huerta Signup and view all the answers

What action did U.S. President Wilson take against Victoriano Huerta?

Rebuked him in public Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the good points about Porfirio Diaz's rule in Mexico?

Encouraged foreign investment in Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the bad points about Porfirio Diaz's rule in Mexico?

Ruthlessness and unequal treatment of Mexicans Signup and view all the answers

What was President Wilson's view on the U.S.'s role in the world?

To be a moral leader for the common good Signup and view all the answers

What was the fear about Francisco Madero among American interests in Mexico?

He would return their property to the Mexican people Signup and view all the answers

How long did Porfirio Diaz rule Mexico?

Nearly 30 years Signup and view all the answers

Who supported Victoriano Huerta after he took over in Mexico?

U.S. businessmen Signup and view all the answers

What was President Woodrow Wilson's belief about the U.S.'s role in the world?

The U.S. should work for the common good of the world Signup and view all the answers

What were the good points about Porifrio Diaz's rule in Mexico?

Encouraged foreign investment in Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What led to the overthrow of Porifrio Diaz in 1911?

Francisco Madero's opposition to Diaz's policies Signup and view all the answers

Why was Francisco Madero not liked by American interests in Mexico?

Fear that he would return their property to the Mexican people Signup and view all the answers

Who took over after the murder of Francisco Madero?

General Victoriano Huerta Signup and view all the answers

Why was President Wilson repulsed by General Victoriano Huerta's actions?

Huerta's ruthless actions and lack of support for political opposition Signup and view all the answers

What did President Wilson feel the U.S. was supposed to be in dealing with international affairs?

A moral leader Signup and view all the answers

How did President Wilson react to General Victoriano Huerta's rule?

He rebuked Huerta in public Signup and view all the answers

What was the main concern of American interests in Mexico regarding Francisco Madero?

Fear of property being returned to the Mexican people Signup and view all the answers

What did President Wilson believe about U.S.'s obligation in the world?

To be a leader for the common good of the world Signup and view all the answers