United States History
EOC 4: US Becomes a World Power
1898-1920
4A – explain why significant events, policies, and individuals such as
the Spanish-American War, U.S. expansionism, Henry Cabot Lodge, Alfred
Thayer Mahan, Theodore Roosevelt, Sanford B. Dole, and missionaries
moved the United States into the position of a world power
2013 - #17
President Roosevelt issued this statement in response to —
A the construction of a canal in Panama B the threat of European intervention in Latin America C Spanish efforts to suppress a rebellion in Cuba D public outcry regarding war between Russia and Japan 2014 - #58
Which sentence provides information needed to complete both the
cause and effect portions of this diagram?
A The 1898 Spanish-American War led to world power status for the
United States. B The 1914 opening of the Panama Canal encouraged international
trade. C The 1919 Treaty of Versailles contributed to the start of World War
II in Europe. D The 1929 stock-market crash set off the Great Depression in the
United States.
2015 - #22
How did these events affect the United States?
A They increased public support for cuts in U.S. defense spending. B They prompted the end of Dollar Diplomacy in Latin America. C They set a precedent of including territorial acquisitions in
settlements. D They helped establish the United States as an imperial power similar
to European nations.
2016 - #14
Mahan’s books influenced U.S. efforts to become a world power
primarily by —
A advocating overseas expansion B emphasizing the need for protectionist tariffs C demonstrating the political risks of foreign trade D arguing against forming overseas alliances
4C – identify the causes of World War I and reasons for U.S. entry
2013 - #66
How did the Zimmermann telegram influence U.S. entry into World
War I?
A It announced the czar’s overthrow in Russia. B It revealed a proposed military alliance between Mexico and
Germany. C It contained orders for German U-boats to destroy British passenger
ships. D It described Romania’s plan to abandon neutrality.
2014 - #66
What was one result of the events reported in the excerpt above?
A Germany financed the Mexican army’s attempted invasion of the
United States. B The U.S. government abandoned its official policy of neutrality. C Germany’s navy blockaded several Mexican seaports. D The U.S. government boycotted goods imported from Europe.
2015 - #58
Why did the United States decide to enter World War I?
A The United States had suffered economically from European
sanctions. B A European nation had taken aggressive actions against the United
States. C The U.S. president was obligated to fulfill election campaign
promises. D Communist activities among U.S. immigrants were threatening the
country.
2016 - #2
Which of the following is the best title for this list?
A Issues Contributing to the Outbreak of World War I
B Principal Reasons for U.S. Entry into World War II C Consequences of Twentieth-Century European Isolationism D Economic Rivalries Between Cold War Superpowers
4E - analyze the impact of significant technological innovations in
World War I such as machine guns, airplanes, tanks, poison gas, and trench
warfare that resulted in the stalemate on the Western Front
2013 - #41
Which action completes this diagram?
A Submarines attacked unarmed ships. B Armored tanks crossed fortified lines. C The use of machine guns resulted in massive casualties. D Airplanes conducted reconnaissance missions. 2014 - #11
How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the
course of World War I?
A It helped transport large numbers of troops to the battlefield. B It helped break the stalemate of trench warfare. C It made communications with officers on the front lines possible. D It made the use of land mines obsolete. 2015 - #61
What caused the scene described in this excerpt?
A A tank attacking soldiers on a battlefield B An aerial bombing of an infantry unit C A poison gas attack on soldiers in the trenches D A submarine attacking a docked ship 2016 - #36
During World War I, tanks were used on the western front primarily to
—
A lead infantry advances across no-man’s-land and into enemy
territory B destroy railroads and bridges used by enemy troops C release chemical weapons in advance attacks on enemy positions D launch long-range rockets at enemy aircraft