Question 1

Who were the two self-described anarchists who were executed following the war?

Accepted Answer

Sacco and Vanzetti.

Question 2

What was the multinational organization created in the Treaty of Versailles?

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League of Nations.

Question 3

Explain John J. Pershing's contribution to the war effort.

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He Led the American Expeditionary Forces in France.

Question 4

The law passed by Congress to suppress dissent was the ___________.

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Question 5

What British ship was torpedoed by the Germans in 1915?

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Question 6

Who was the president chosen by the American people in 1916?

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Question 7

President Wilson articulated America's postwar goals in what speech to Congress in 1918?

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Question 8

What treaty ended World War I?

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Question 9

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?

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Question 10

Walter Lippmann, a cofounder of the New Republic, claimed, in the period before World War I, that mankind could achieve all of the following except

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While Lippmann believed in the power of reason and technology to solve social problems and improve society, he did not advocate for the establishment of a "Christian World Order." In fact, he was critical of organized religion and believed that moral values could be derived from secular philosophy and science. Therefore, the option that he did not advocate for the establishment of a "Christian World Order" is the correct answer.

Question 11

Which of the following technologies was instrumental in building almost insurmountable trench lines during World War I?

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Barbed wire was used extensively during World War I to create nearly impenetrable trench lines. The wire played a significant role in trapping soldiers in areas under heavy fire or gas attack, making it extremely difficult to advance or retreat.

Question 12

Like other progressives, President Wilson believed that those nations that did not follow the rules

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President Wilson believed that those nations that did not follow the rules should be forced to do so. He advocated for international law and the establishment of the League of Nations, which would work to enforce the rules and promote peace through collective action. He also believed in interventionism, as evidenced by his actions in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico.

Question 13

With reference to President Taft's "dollar diplomacy," President Wilson

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President Wilson publicly renounced dollar diplomacy, which aimed at furthering the interests of the United States abroad by encouraging the investment of U.S. capital in foreign countries. However, in practice, he ended up using similar strategies himself, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean, to protect American investments and influence.

Question 14

Compared with other nations of the world, President Wilson believed the United States

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President Wilson believed that the United States had a unique role to play on the world stage, including being a voice of reason, remaining aloof from European conflicts to some extent, and ensuring the continuation of global economic processes. These beliefs were part of his broader vision for America's role in international affairs, particularly in the context of World War I and its aftermath.

Question 15

The Mexican Revolution of 1911

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The Mexican Revolution of 1911 was partly fueled by resentment against foreign businessmen, including those in the petroleum industry. The Mexican people felt that foreign interests were exploiting their country's natural resources and contributing to their poverty.

Question 16

What event united Mexicans and radicalized their revolution?

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The U.S. invasion of Veracruz in 1914 united Mexicans and radicalized their revolution. The invasion led to significant loss of life and damage to the city, causing widespread outrage and anti-American sentiment throughout Mexico. This event helped to mobilize support for the revolutionary cause and increase opposition to foreign intervention in Mexican affairs.

Question 17

In comparison with other American presidents, President Wilson

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Question 18

President Wilson sent American troops to all of the following except

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President Wilson did not send American troops to Granada.

Question 19

In August of 1914, as war began in Europe, most Americans

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Most Americans at the beginning of World War I felt that America should maintain a neutral role in the conflict. It wasn't until later, such as when German submarines began attacking American ships, that opinions shifted towards potential military involvement.

Question 20

As war began in Europe, President Wilson

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As war began in Europe, President Wilson had multiple concerns regarding the impact of the conflict on the United States. He worried about the patriotism of immigrant Americans, fearing that their loyalties might be divided given their ties to their countries of origin. Additionally, Wilson was concerned that native-born Americans might view immigrant Americans with suspicion, potentially seeing them as enemies due to their foreign connections. To address the broader conflict, Wilson also sought to play a mediating role in the war by sending his aide to Europe with peace suggestions, hoping to broker a peace between the combatants. These actions reflect Wilson's multifaceted approach to dealing with the war's implications for the United States and its diverse population.

Quiz 20: A Global Power, 1914-1919