American Imperialism and World War I Study Guide

Which event was a direct cause of the Spanish-American War?

• Cuban Revolution and sinking of USS Maine

• Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

• Zimmerman Telegram

• Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

How did the Spanish-American War affect America's global status?

• Helped establish America as a world imperial power

• Led to the creation of the League of Nations

• Caused America to withdraw from world affairs

• Resulted in the end of trench warfare

What was one main reason for American expansionism in the late 1800s?

• To gain access to natural resources and overseas markets

• To avoid involvement in world affairs

• To reduce the size of the U.S. Navy

• To promote isolationism

Why did Alfred Thayer Mahan advocate for overseas expansion?

• To grow the U.S. Navy

• To limit American influence abroad

• To reduce military spending

• To promote agricultural exports

What was the significance of Puerto Rico after the Spanish-American War?

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  It was ceded to the U.S.

• It became an independent nation

• It was returned to Spain

• It joined the League of Nations

Why did the U.S. want to annex Hawaii?

• It was strategically valuable to both military and business leaders

• It was a source of gold and silver

• It was a major oil producer

• It was the site of the Panama Canal

How did the U.S. obtain land for the Panama Canal?

• By using Roosevelt’s “Big Stick” diplomacy

• By purchasing it from Germany

• Through the Treaty of Versailles

• By signing the Zimmerman Telegram

Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I?

• The rise of militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism

• The assassination of Franz Ferdinand

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The formation of alliances

What was a major effect of trench warfare during World War I?

• Stalemate on the Western Front

• Rapid victory for the Allies

• Immediate end to the war

• Complete destruction of all trenches

How did the Zimmerman Telegram influence the United States' involvement in World War I?

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  It led the U.S. to withdraw from neutrality

• It caused the U.S. to support Germany

• It resulted in the U.S. declaring war on Britain

• It ended trench warfare