1. Basketball Review Game America as a World Power

2. Guidelines Every team (3-5 people) will answer each question on their whiteboard Each person in their group must rotate times answering questions (only 1 person answers per question) No sharing of answers or talking while the questions are on the screen (any talking will be assumed as the sharing of answers and be a loss of points) If your team gets the answer correct, you get 1 point Teams will have the opportunity to get a bonus shot if they get the answer correct on their turn Whoever gets the answer correct will shoot for 1, 3, 5, or 10 bonus points.

3. Answer --- Yellow Journalism De Lome Letter Sinking of the USS Maine Question --- What were the three major reasons for American war with Spain

4. Answer --- The Open Door Policy Question --- The policy by which the U.S. would be permitted to trade with China was called…

5. Answer ---Cuba, Panama, Hawaii, Philippines, China Question --- Provide an example (and explain) a situation (place) in which the United States expanded for the purpose of “new markets”?

6. Answer ---Big Stick Diplomacy Question --- What was the policy of diplomacy created by Teddy Roosevelt that encouraged working quietly but patiently to achieve goals overseas but using force if necessary?

7. Answer ---Philippines, China, Hawaii Question --- Provide an example (and explain) a situation (place) in which the United States expanded for the purpose of “cultural superiority”?

8. Answer ---Hawaii, Panama, Philippines Question --- Provide an example (and explain) a situation (place) in which the United States expanded for the purpose of “military strength”?

9. Answer --- the Zimmermann Note Question --- What was the name of the document from Germany and proposed an alliance with Mexico in return for land in the United States?

10. Answer ---Cuba, Phillippines, China Question --- Provide an example (and explain) a situation (place) in which the United States expanded for the purpose of “global competition”?

11. Answer --- Chemical warfare (Mustard Gas, Phosgene gas) Question --- Which World War I weapon received condemnation and was considered unethical by many?

12. Answer --- Sec. of State John Hay Question --- Who wrote the “Open Door Notes?”?

13. Answer ---Sinking of the USS Maine Question --- What was the event where a ship was blown up in Havana Harbor and Spain was blamed?

14. Answer ---Trench Warfare Question --- What new style of warfare was used during WWI where soldiers would live in and led to a stalemate until tanks were used?

15. Answer --- 1) Recruitment of Soldiers 2) Finance the war effort 3) Eliminate dissent 4) Conservation of resources 5) Participation in home front organizations Question --- List two of the objectives of wartime propaganda.

16. Answer --- Machine Guns Question ---What type of weaponry allowed soldiers to kill waves of soldiers in “No Man’s Land”?

17. Answer ---Demonization, Emotional Appeals, Name Calling, Patriotic Appeals, Half Truths/Lies, Catchy Slogans, Evocative Visual Symbols, Humor/Caricatures Question ---List two of the different tools used in wartime propaganda.

18. Question – What is the objective of this poster?

19. Answer --- D, A, B, C, E Question --- Place the following events in order as they occurred. A. The sinking the Lusitania B. The Zimmermann Note C. The US Declares War on Germany D. Assassination of the Archduke E. The Armistice ending WWI

20. Answer --- 1) The LON would potentially limit congressional powers (such as the ability to declare war) 2) The US would be pulled into unnecessary conflicts Question --- What reason did many Congressmen oppose the League of Nations?

21. Question: List and explain two propaganda tools that are used?

22. Answer --- Desire to stay out of European conflicts (3,000= miles away) The U.S. as a model of Peace Pacifists’ arguments Claim of a war about money (Socialists’ argument) America not prepared for the horrors of war Not militarily prepared for war Question --- Provide one good argument for American neutrality from 1914-1917

23. Answer --- Close economic ties with the Allies Close cultural ties with the Allies Promote democratic ideals Unrestricted submarine warfare Zimmermann note / telegram Question --- Provide one good argument for American intervention in World War I

24. Answer --- Great Britain, France, Russia Question --- Who were the 3 original members of the Allies?

25. Answer --- 1) Freedom of the seas 2) League of Nations 3) Self-determination of nations 4) Arms reduction 5) Free and open trade / tariffs 6) No secret alliances Question --- What was one of Woodrow Wilson’s 14 Points?

26. Answer --- empire building or stronger nations exerting their control over weaker nations. Question --- Define imperialism.

27. Answer --- The Espionage Act made it illegal to help the enemy or hinder recruitment Question --- Describe the Espionage Act.

28. Answer --- Woodrow Wilson Question --- Who was the American President for the duration of the First World War?

29. Answer --- yellow fever and malaria Question --- What two diseases were concerns for workers of the Panama Canal?

30. Answer --- Colombia Question --- What nation controlled the area of Panama prior to its independence?

31. Answer --- 1) Puerto Rico 2) Guam 3) The Philippines Question --- Name one place the United States acquired as a result of the Spanish-American War?

32. Answer --- 1) The LON was the best chance for creating peace 2) America must be a global leader Question --- What was an argument in favor of the United States joining the League of Nations?

33. Answer --- 1) “war guilt” clause 2) German reparations 3) German demilitarizing 4) Creation of the LON 5) Alterations to the map of Europe (and Middle East) Question --- List two points that were part of the Treaty of Versailles