Imperialism and World War I Unit Test
Connections Academy 8th Grade
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1. What effect did John Hay's open-door policy letters have on the imperial powers of Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and Japan?
A. It provoked the imperial powers to declare war on the United States.
B. It caused the imperial powers to restrict trade in their trade with China.
C. It warned the imperial powers that the United States would soon declare war on China.
D. It signaled to those powers that the United States would take a larger role in world affairs than before.***
2. Why were the islands shown on this map most likely acquired or annexed by the United States?
A. to function as trading ports and naval bases, and to increase U.S. influence in the Pacific region***
B. to add states to the nation
C. to force Hawaii into joining the United States
D. to serve as military posts for an attack on Russia
3. Which of the following best explains why Hawaii's Queen Lilioukalani issued this statement?
A. Queen Liliuokalani did not want to keep her authority in Hawaii.
B. Queen Liliuokalani believed that Hawaii would keep its full independence as part of the United States.
C. Queen Liliuokalani realized that trying to maintain Hawaii's independence could lead to armed conflict.***
D. Queen Liliuokalani wanted to cooperate with the United States to increase Hawaii's prosperity.
4. In what way did the purchase of Alaska fit with Secretary of State William Seward's foreign policy toward Asia?
A. Seward thought the purchase of Alaska could protect the United States from Asian aggression.
B. Seward thought that Alaska could be a stepping stone to increased trade with Asia.***
C. Seward thought the purchase of Alaska would weaken Japan and other Asian powers.
D. Seward thought the purchase of Alaska would make it possible to annex Midway Island.
5. Which of the following is true in comparing the Philippine-American War to the Spanish-American War?
A. More soldiers died in the Philippine-American War than in the Spanish-American War.***
B. More time was spent fighting the Spanish-American War than the Philippine-American War.
C. Fewer American soldiers fought in the Philippine-American War than in the Spanish-American War.
D. Fewer soldiers were drafted in the Spanish-American War than in the Philippine-American War.
6. Based on the excerpt, how does this newspaper article compare to the yellow journalism articles written about the explosion of the battleship Maine in 1898?
A. This article is more biased than the yellow journalism articles.
B. This article is less biased than the yellow journalism articles.***
C. This article is generally exaggerated in tone while the yellow journalism articles were not.
D. This article is similar in tone to yellow journalism articles.
7. To which of the following can the quick American victory in the Spanish-American War be attributed?
A. the Cavalry unit of the Rough Riders' victory
B. expert preparation in the Pacific and Caribbean***
C. the Buffalo Soldiers' victory
D. the military support of the Cubans
8. What future U.S. policy toward Latin America is suggested by this quotation from Theodore Roosevelt?
A. The United States would remain neutral in Latin American affairs.
B. The United States would work with European countries to control Latin America.
C. The United States would join with Latin America to resist all European interference in the Americas.
D. The United States would become more involved in Latin America and keep European countries out.***
9. Why did President Roosevelt want to build a canal in Panama?
A. to establish a Latin American military base
B. to reduce the time and cost of shipping goods***
C. to support Panama in its rebellion against Colombia
D. to punish Latin American nations for not paying their foreign debts
10. Which of the following is most likely the reason why many Mexicans were opposed to American investment in their country?
A. American leaders overthrew the successful government of Porfirio Diaz.
B. Many Mexicans wanted to invest their own money in property and businesses in Mexico.
C. Most Mexicans remained poor while Americans invested in Mexico's unfair economy.***
D. American soldiers used brutal force while protecting American investments in Mexico.
11. Why was the piece of equipment in the photo necessary for both sides in World War I?
A. to protect the soldiers from diseases
B. to protect the soldiers from poisonous gas***
C. to protect the soldiers from flamethrowers
D. to protect the soldiers from machine-gun fire
12. Which of the following best completes the flowchart illustrating the developments that led to World War I?
A. Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated.***
B. Many European nations form policies on negotiating new boundaries.
C. Nations in Europe try to form alliances with the United States.
D. President Wilson joins the Allied powers.
13. From 1914-1916 as war raged in Europe, why was it difficult for America to remain neutral?
Select all that apply.
A. Germany broke neutrality agreements and urged Mexico into an alliance against the U.S.***
B. Newspapers encouraged a policy of expansionism.
C. The warring powers interfered with the U.S. right to freedom of the seas.
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D. President Wilson supported involvement to end the war quickly.
14. How did President Cleveland view U.S. interference in Hawaii?
A. He thought it was a success.
B. He thought it was inevitable.
C. He thought it was a disgrace.***
D. He thought it was inadvisable.
15. What effect did the sale of Liberty Bonds have on the American effort in World War I?
A. The sale of the bonds caused high unemployment and a loss in investment in U.S. businesses.
B. The sale of the bonds raised more than half of the funds the government spent on the war effort.***
C. The sale of the bonds caused distrust in the government when it did not pay back the loans.
D. The sale of the bonds caused inequality in the United States because few people could afford to buy them.
16. What effect did propaganda posters, such as this one from 1917, have on the war effort in the United State?
A. They lead young people to question the nation's involvement in the war.
B. They lead young people to leave the country to avoid being drafted.
C. They lead young people to volunteer to serve in the U.S. armed forces***
D. They lead to increased numbers of young men drafted into the U.S. armed forces.
17. Why was the Zimmerman Telegram a contributing factor to the U.S. declaration of war?
A. It revealed that Mexico was going to enter the war with the Central Powers.
B. It promised Mexico that Germany would help it reclaim territory in the U.S. if Mexico entered the war against the United States.***
C. It showed that Mexico was passing U.S. military secrets to the Germans.
D. It contained military commands from the Germans to the Mexican government.
18. At the beginning of World War I, President Woodrow Wilson followed which traditional U.S. foreign policy?
A. refusing to permit trade with either side of the conflict
B. sending troops to aid Great Britain
C. declaring American neutrality***
D. requesting an immediate declaration of war against the aggressors
19. What was the main theme of Wilson's Fourteen Points
A. He wanted to punish Germany.
B. He wanted to establish a process for colonies to gain independence.
C. He wanted to secure peace for future generations.***
D. He wanted to establish a new balance of power.
20. Which of the following was the main reason that senators would approve the Treaty of Versailles?
A. They were concerned about future U.S. obligations in foreign affairs.***
B. The treaty rejected U.S. colonial practices already established.
C. They wanted the immediate repayment of French war debts.
D. They supported increased foreign aid to Germany.
21. Which of the following was a direct impact of Lenin signing a treaty with Germany that surrendered territory and withdrew Russia from the war?
A. It created obstacles for Germany.
B. It reinforced Russia's alliance with the Allies.
C. It allowed Germany to transfer troops to France***
D. It mandated that Russia pay war debts to the Allies.
22. How did the American Expeditionary Force help the Allies win the war?
A. They resupplied the weary French and British soldiers with food and munitions.
B. They fought several winning battles alongside the French troops.
C. They helped reinforce the Western Front line by earning victories in the Battle of Belleau Woods and the Battle of the Argonne Forest.***
D. They negotiated an armistice that turned the tides for the Allies.
23. Why did many civilians die during World War I?
A. They were killed by poison gas.
B. They died in battle.
C. Their homes were left in ruins by offensives.
D. They faced disease and starvation.***
24. Which of the following was the main goal of European nations during the Paris Peace Conference?
A. to achieve peace without victory
B. to maintain their position as powerful nations
C. to crush and humiliate Germany***
D. to gain the land that was promised to them
25. Write a paragraph describing how the U.S. government managed the economy during World War I and the economic effects of the management. Consider the roles played by the Food Administration, the War Industries Board (WIB), and the War Labor Board.
*Your own answer*
During World War I, the U.S. government took several measures to manage the economy and ensure that the war effort was adequately supplied and funded. One such measure was the establishment of the Food Administration, which was responsible for stabilizing food prices, increasing production, and encouraging Americans to conserve food. The Food Administration achieved these goals through campaigns such as "Meatless Mondays" and "Wheatless Wednesdays," as well as by setting price controls on certain staples. This helped to ensure that both civilians and soldiers had enough food during the war years.
Another way the U.S. government managed the economy was through the War Industries Board (WIB). The WIB was responsible for coordinating the production of war materials and ensuring that industries were working together to meet the demands of the war effort. The WIB set production goals, allocated resources, and even went as far as to control the prices of certain goods. By taking control of industry in this way, the government was able to mobilize the economy quickly and efficiently for war.
Lastly, the War Labor Board played a crucial role in managing the economy during World War I by mediating disputes between workers and employers. As demand for goods and materials increased, workers began to demand higher wages and better working conditions. The War Labor Board helped to prevent strikes and maintain production levels by negotiating fair wages and working conditions for laborers. This ensured that industries could continue producing the materials needed for the war while also maintaining a relatively stable workforce.
In conclusion, the U.S. government's management of the economy during World War I through the Food Administration, the War Industries Board, and the War Labor Board helped to maintain stability, increase production, and ensure that resources were allocated efficiently for the war effort. These measures had a significant economic impact, mobilizing industries and labor for the war and supporting the needs of both the military and civilians throughout the conflict.