Havana, Feb. 15—At 9:45 o'clock this evening a terrible explosion took place on board the United States battleship Maine in Havana Harbor. Many persons were killed or wounded. . . .
As yet the cause of the explosion is not apparent. The wounded sailors of the Maine are unable to explain it. It is believed that the battleship is totally destroyed.
The explosion shook the whole city. The windows were broken in nearly all the houses. The correspondent of the Associated Press says he has conversed with several of the wounded sailors and understands from them that the explosion took place while they were asleep, so that they can give no particulars as to the cause.
—The San Francisco Call, February 16, 1898
Use the passage to answer the question.
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.
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B. This article is less biased than the yellow journalism articles.
Havana, Feb. 15—At 9:45 o'clock this evening a terrible explosion took place on board the United States battleship Maine in Havana Harbor. Many persons were killed or wounded. . . .
As yet the cause of the explosion is not apparent. The wounded sailors of the Maine are unable to explain it. It is believed that the battleship is totally destroyed.
The explosion shook the whole city. The windows were broken in nearly all the houses. The correspondent of the Associated Press says he has conversed with several of the wounded sailors and understands from them that the explosion took place while they were asleep, so that they can give no particulars as to the cause.
—The San Francisco Call, February 16, 1898
Use the passage to answer the question.
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.
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5 of 25 Answered
B. This article is less biased than the yellow journalism articles.
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
B. expert preparation in the Pacific and Caribbean.
“If we intend to say ‘Hands off’ to the powers of Europe, then sooner or later we must keep order ourselves.”
—Theodore Roosevelt, quoted in T. R.: The Last Romantic (Brands)
Use the quote to answer the question.
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.
D. The United States would become more involved in Latin America and keep European countries out.
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
B. to reduce the time and cost of shipping goods.
Which of the following is the most likely reason why many Mexicans were opposed to American investment in their country?
A. American leaders overthrew the successful government of Porfirio Díaz.
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.
C. Most Mexicans remained poor while Americans invested in Mexico’s unfair economy.
A photo shows a gasmask that would fully cover the face, with built-in goggles and a tube leading away from the mouth.
Use the image to answer the question.
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
B. to protect the soldiers from poisonous gas.
A four-box flowchart titled “Buildup to World War I” has arrows between the boxes pointing from left to right.In the far left box is the phrase “European nations compete for new colonies and better navies.” The second box contains the phrase “Germany forms the Triple Alliance, and France forms the Triple Entente.” The third box is blank. The last box contains the phrase “Alliances declare war. World War I begins.”
Use the image to answer the question.
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
A. Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated.
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.
D. President Wilson supported involvement to end the war quickly.
A. Germany broke neutrality agreements and urged Mexico into an alliance against the U.S. and C. The warring powers interfered with the U.S. right to freedom of the seas.
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
C. He thought it was a disgrace.
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.
B. The sale of the bonds raised more than half of the funds the government spent on the war effort.
A poster depicts a man in a suit and bowtie standing at a window overlooking a giant American flag and soldiers. The top of the poster says “ENLIST.” The bottom of the poster has the phrase “On Which Side of the Window are You?”
Use the image to answer the question.
What effect did propaganda posters, such as this one from 1917, have on the war effort in the United States?
A. They led young people to question the nation’s involvement in the war.
B. They led young people to leave the country to avoid being drafted.
C. They led young people to volunteer to serve in the U.S. armed forces.
D. They led to increased numbers of young men drafted into the U.S. armed forces.
C. They led young people to volunteer to serve in the U.S. armed forces.
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.
B. It promised Mexico that Germany would help it reclaim territory in the U.S. if Mexico entered the war against the United States.
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 in the conflict
B. sending troops to aid Great Britain
C. declaring American neutrality
D. requesting an immediate declaration of war against the aggressors
C. declaring American neutrality.
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.
C. He wanted to secure peace for future generations.
Which of the following was the main reason that senators would not 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.
A. They were concerned about future U.S. obligations in foreign affairs.
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.
C. It allowed Germany to transfer troops to France.
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.
C. They helped reinforce the Western Front line by earning victories in the Battle of Belleau Woods and the Battle of the Argonne Forest.
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 from offensives.
D. They faced disease and starvation.
A. They were killed by poison gas.
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
B. to maintain their position as powerful nations.
Write a paragraph describing how the U.S. government managed the economy during World War I and the economic effects of that management. Consider the roles played by the Food Administration, the War Industries Board (WIB), and the War Labor Board.
During World War I, the U.S. government implemented various measures to manage the economy. The Food Administration led by Herbert Hoover, encouraged Americans to conserve food, lead a nationwide victory garden competition, and implemented meatless and wheatless days to feed soldiers, ensuring food supplies for troops overseas. The War Industries Board managed manufacturing and transportation of materials required for war production, such as funding for new factories or the manufacturing of planes and boats. The WLB oversaw and settled labor disputes to avoid strikes; they also influenced wage levels to match the rates of inflation. Overall, the management efforts of these organizations led to economic growth while empowering a generation of middle-class Americans. The management also had profound effects on farming, industrial, and labor-dependent areas as the government pushed towards higher production, distribution, and sales of resources for the war effort.
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During World War I, the United States government undertook various measures to manage the economy. The Food Administration, headed by Herbert Hoover, launched a nationwide campaign to conserve food, promote victory gardens, and implemented policies such as meatless and wheatless days to supply troops overseas. The War Industries Board managed transportation and manufacturing of goods required for war production, such as funding for new factories, vehicles, and weapons. Additionally, the War Labor Board mediated labor disputes to avert strikes and ensured that wages remained in line with inflation. Overall, the government's economic management led to rapid expansion, particularly for the middle-class. However, the push for high production rates had varying impacts on farming, industry, and labor-dependent areas, particularly since the government prioritized resource sales for the war effort.