Chapter 20

Wilson's peace plan would result in all of the following EXCEPT A. The creation of the League of Nations B. The rejection of the Treaty of Versailles by the US Senate C. Opposition led by Henry Cabot Lodge D. The us joining the League of Nations

D (The US never signed the Treaty of Versailles or joined the League of Nations)

The initial stance of Wilson when war broke out in Europe was A. An immediate call for US participation B. An insistence to remain neutral C. Preparation of arms and troops D. A complete halt of American shipping to Europe

B (Wilson and most Americans did not want to get involved in war when it began)

The triggering factor that led the US to declare war on Spain in 1898 was A. The establishment of concentration camps in Cuba B. The influence of Jose Marti C. The influence of yellow journalism D. The sinking of the USS Maine

D (The US blamed Spain for the explosion that sank the USS Maine)

Woodrow Wilson did not support Victoriano Huerta as the leader of Mexico because A. He sided with Pancho Villa B. Huerta relied on assassination to bolster his control over Mexico C. Huerta nationalized all American assets D. Huerta refused military assistance from the US

B (Huerta led a coup against Francisco Madero and had him assassinated)

Alfred T. Mahan's "Influence of Sea Power Upon History" argued that A. The United States needed to practice the policy of isolationism B. The United States needed to build up its navy to protect distant outposts C. The United States needed to reduce the size of its navy D. The United States needed to build up its navy to protect its major coastal ports within the continent

B (Mahan noted that the great empires of the past all had strong navies)

As a result of victory during the Spanish American War, the United States acquired the territories of all of the following EXCEPT A. Puerto Rico B. Cuba C. Guam D. The Philippines

B (The Teller Amendment ensured the independence of Cuba)

The Gentlemen's Agreement stipulated that the United States A. Would allow for Chinese immigration again B. Would assist in peace talks between Japan and Russia C. Would not limit Japanese immigration D. Would ban segregation of Asian students

C (After tense moments between the US and Japan, this agreement allowed for the continued migration of Japanese immigrants)

The United States acquired Hawaii by A. Purchasing it from Japan B. Engaging in years of bloody conflict against the local Hawaiians C. Overthrowing Queen Liliuokalani D. Holding election in the islands promoting annexation

C (In 1893, US forces overthrew Queen Liliuokalani without bloodshed)

The last step in securing a deal to build the Panama Canal proved to be A. Finalizing a deal with Colombia B. Finding the right location C. Assisting Panama to gain its independence D. A visit to Panama by Theodore Roosevelt

C (Roosevelt sent battleships to Panama to guarantee its independence)

The American Expeditionary Forces most impressive victory came at A. Somme B. Verdun C. Chateau-Thierry D. Ypres

C (The Battle of Chateau-Thierry was a significant victory over German forces in that it helped to protect Paris from falling)