History Chapter 22 & 23 Test Study Guide

Why did the war not increase overall prosperity? a. because inflation made the cost of living higher b. because wages were lowered due to the war effort c. because workers had no bargaining power due to the "no-strike pledge" d. because women and African American men were paid less for the same work

a. Because inflation made the cost of living higher

What two countries were engaged in a negotiation that the Lodge Corollary disallowed? a. Mexico and Japan b. Nicaragua and France c. Colombia and Japan d. Mexico and Spain

a. Mexico and Japan

What economic and political conditions had to exist for Taft's "dollar diplomacy" to be effective?

For Taft's "dollar diplomacy" to be effective the powers in Asia had to maintain extremely balanced with Japan not being allowed to take an overpowering stance over the other countries. The U.S. also tried to work towards developing a foreign railroad system, however, Japan along with the help of Russia worked towards resisting these forces, which caused "dollar diplomacy" to be unsuccessful and the eventual start of WW1.

What role did propaganda play in World War I? How might the absence of propaganda have changed the circumstances or the outcome of the war?

Propaganda played a major role in WW1 as the false media and journalism being pushed created mass anger in America and greatly boosted the war efforts. Many posters were hung and prompted encouraging every able man to fight, people to donate money, and for women to help back their husbands in the war. The false stigma of the enemies being evil also played a great role in spotlighting the war and creating a huge amount of support.

How did Taft's "dollar diplomacy" differ from Roosevelt's "big stick" policy? Was one approach more or less successful than the other? How so?

The "dollar diplomacy" tactic used by Taft differed from the "big stick" policy used by roosevelt as Taft believed the U.S. should use money instead of weapons when it came to foreign policy, however Roosevelt believed that in light of the U.S. recent success the other countries would already be intimidated and comply. Taft's new policy ended up being less successful than Roosevelt's as WW1 started shortly afterward.

Describe the United States' movement from isolationism to expansion-mindedness in the final decades of the ninet

The United States had quite a drastic movement from isolationism to expansion-mindess in the final parts of the twentieth century which led to several philosophies being created. One of the ideas that branched from this was Mahan's "the influence of seapower" which contained several naval strategies which would impact the way that expansionism was conducted. Another crucial idea formed around this time was Turner's thesis on the American Democracy being based on the American frontier which was no longer present, so he believed that foreign policies should be improved along with the U.S. influence to extend through sea power.

Did violence and mistreatment of African Americans accelerate or limit the Great Migration?

The violence and mistreatment of African Americans ended up working to accelerate the great migration. This acceleration was greatly enabled due to the Jim Crow laws and racism that was present in the south which caused African Americans to want to escape the brutal south as quickly as possible. The mistreatment of African Americans was so cruel that the majority of them fled to the North and West during this period of time which led to many new work opportunities being created and overall growth in the U.S. The post-war racism in the south was also another reason for the migration as after the soldiers came back and saw their positions being taken by women and African Americans the conflict rose event further causing more of an incentive to leave the South.

Did racism within the universal suffrage movement undermine its core values?

Yes, the racism in the universal suffrage movement, unfortunately, undermined its initial core values. The racism in the movement essentially contradicted everything they stood for as it meant the desired equality was not truly present.

How did Hay's suggestion of an open door policy in China benefit the United States over other nations? a. The United States produced goods of better quality and lower cost than other countries. b. The United States enjoyed a historically stronger relationship with the Chinese government. c. The United States was the only nation granted permission to collect taxes on the goods it traded within China's borders. d. The United States controlled more foreign ports than other countries.

a. the United States produced goods of better quality and lower cost than other countries.

Which of the following was not included in the Treaty of Versailles? a. extensive German reparations to be paid to the Allies b. a curtailment of German immigration to Allied nations c. France's acquisition of disputed territory along the French-German border d. a mandate for Germany to accept responsibility for the war publicly

b. A curtailment of German immigration to Allied nations

Which of the following was not a destabilizing factor immediately following the end of the war? a. a flu pandemic b. a women's liberation movement c. high inflation and economic uncertainty d. political paranoia

b. A women's liberation movement

With the Roosevelt Corollary, Roosevelt sought to establish ________. a. the consequences for any European nation that involved itself in Latin American affairs b. the right of the United States to involve itself in Latin American affairs whenever necessary c. the idea that Latin America was free and independent from foreign intervention d. the need for further colonization efforts in the Western Hemisphere

b. the right of the United States to involve itself in Latin American affairs whenever

What was the inciting event that led to the Chicago Race Riot of 1919? a. a strike at a local factory b. a protest march of Black activists c. the murder of a Black boy who swam too close to a White beach d. the assault of a White man on a streetcar by Black youths

c. The murder of a Black boy who swam too close to a White beach

Which of the following did not influence the eventual passage of the Nineteenth Amendment? a. women's contributions to the war effort b. the dramatic tactics and harsh treatment of radical suffragists c. the passage of the Volstead Act d. the arguments of President Wilson's daughter

c. The passage of the Volstead Act

In order to pursue his goal of using American influence overseas only when it was a moral imperative, Wilson put which man in the position of Secretary of State? a. Charles Hughes b. Theodore Roosevelt c. William Jennings Bryan d. John Pershing

c. William Jennings Bryan

Which of the following did Mahan not believe was needed to build an American empire? a. a navy b. military bases around the world c. the reopening of the American frontier d. a canal through Central America

c. the reopening of the American frontier

Which of the following was not enacted in order to secure men and materials for the war effort? a. the Food Administration b. the Selective Service Act c. the War Industries Board d. the Sedition Act

d. The Sedition Act

How did Colombia react to the United States' proposal to construct a canal through Central America? a. They preferred to build such a canal themselves. b. They preferred that no canal be built at all. c. They agreed to sell land to the United States to build the canal, but in a less advantageous location than the Panamanians. d. They felt that Roosevelt's deal offered too little money.

d. they felt that Roosevelt's deal offered too little money.

What of the following was not used to control American dissent against the war effort? a. propaganda campaigns b. repressive legislation c. National Civil Liberties Bureau d. loyalty leagues

c. National Civil Liberties Bureau

Why was preparation crucial to ensuring U.S. victory in World War I?

Preparation was crucial to ensuring U.S. victory in WW1 due to many of the men not having previous fighting experience or knowing how to handle gear. The U.S. also had to ensure that they had the proper equipment and supplies to deal with the Tripple Entendre. The U.S. also had high stakes entering WW1 as if they lost they would be in a detrimental situation.

What factors conspired to propel the United States to emerge as a military and economic powerhouse prior to World War II?

Several factors conspired to propel the U.S. to emerge as a military power during WW2 with a few of these including; the failing of "dollar diplomacy" so the U.S. went back to the big stick policy. Another major factor was allowing the U.S. to stay in trade with China and have a dominating stance in global trade, along with within the U.S.

What specific forces or interests transformed the relationship between the United States and the rest of the world between 1865 and 1890?

Some of the specific interests that transformed the relationship between the U.S. and the rest of the world around the time were imperialism and expansionism. Prior to this era, the U.S. was fairly isolated from the foreign world in the territory, however, when seward purchased Alaska this caused the world's view and the U.S. country's interior view to greatly change, along with their relationship.

Why was the peace process at the war's end so lengthy? What complications did Wilson encounter in his attempts to promote the process and realize his postwar vision?

The end of the war ended up being extremely lengthy due to disagreement at the Paris peace conference, the conference ended up being the largest gathering of world powers to date. The issues that occurred at the Paris Conference were due to France and the UK wanting to seek revenge on Germany and attain some form of financial compensation for all their troubles. The conference ended up being a large endeavor and Wilson stayed in Paris for 6 months. Unfortunately when he got back most of the country felt he had been gone for too long and were no longer supporting him.

What new opportunities did the war present for women and African Americans? What limitations did these groups continue to face in spite of these opportunities?

The number of men that were off at war and fighting for the country's safety led to a major economic and job void being caused. This void was filled by the Women and African Americans who were needed both at home and overseas at war. Many women decided to be nurses in the war with over 300 Red Cross nurses passing away. Women also worked in factories and many of the old jobs that men used to work. Many African Americans also took part in the war with 13% or over 350,000 men fighting. When the war was over the men and women did not receive the needed respect and many racial and gender issues were caused back home in spite of their contributions.

What changes did the war bring to the everyday lives of Americans? How lasting were these changes?

War brought many changes to the everyday lives of Americans and some of them would end up being beneficial and permanent. One of the biggest changes was that due to all of the job openings from men 18-45 being at war many women took on these roles. Some conflict was started when men got back from war as women were not respected at the time, however, after much disagreement these changes ended up being permanent leading to a progressive change.

Why was the German use of the unterseeboot considered to defy international law? a. because other countries did not have similar technology b. because they refused to warn their targets before firing c. because they constituted cruel and unusual methods d. because no international consensus existed to employ submarine technology

b. Because they refused to warn their targets before firing

What was Article X in the Treaty of Versailles? a. the "war guilt clause" that France required b. the agreement that all nations in the League of Nations would be rendered equal c. the Allies' division of Germany's holdings in Asia d. the refusal to allow Bolshevik Russia membership in the League of Nations

b. The agreement that all nations in the League of Nations would be rendered equal

Why did some Central American nations object to Taft's paying off their debt to Europe with U.S. dollars? a. because American currency wasn't worth as much as local currencies b. because they felt it gave the United States too much leverage c. because they were forced to give land grants to the United States in return d. because they wanted Asian countries to pay off their debts instead

b. because they felt it gave the United States too much leverage

Which is not one of the reasons the Anti-Imperial League gave for opposing the creation of an American empire? a. fear of competition from foreign workers b. fear that the United States would suffer a foreign invasion c. concerns about the integration of other races d. concerns that empire building ran counter to American democratic principles

b. fear that the United States would suffer a foreign invasion

Why did the United States express limited interest in overseas expansion in the 1860s and 1870s? a. fear of attacks on their borders b. post-Civil War reconstruction c. the Anti-Imperialist League d. Manifest Destiny

b. post-Civil War reconstruction

How did the Boxer Rebellion strengthen American ties with China? a. The United States supported the rebels and gained their support. b. The United States provided troops to fight the rebels. c. The United States sent arms and financial support to the Chinese government. d. The United States thwarted attempts by Great Britain and Germany to fortify the rebels.

b. the United States provided troops to fight the rebels.