FOREIGN AFFAIRS FROM IMPERIALISM TO POST-WORLD WAR I (1898-1930) Expansion and Post WWI-American Studies-Content Statement 14 and 15

What was one major reason for U.S. overseas expansion in the late 19th century?

A belief in manifest destiny and the need for new markets

How did the annexation of Hawaii contribute to U.S. expansionism?

It allowed the U.S. to establish a strong military presence in the Pacific

Which of the following was NOT a factor in the U.S. becoming a world power?

A policy of isolationism

The Spanish-American War was significant because it led to the U.S. gaining control over which territories?

Cuba, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines

What role did the U.S. Navy play in America's rise as a world power?

It helped the U.S. win the Spanish-American War and establish global influence

What was the primary goal of Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick" diplomacy?

To use military force when necessary to protect U.S. interests

Which event demonstrated the effectiveness of the U.S. military and confirmed its emergence as a world power?

The Spanish-American War

How did U.S. involvement in World War I contribute to its status as a world power?

The U.S. mobilized a large military that helped the Allies win the war

Why did European countries struggle to maintain their global influence after World War I?

They were forced to focus their resources on rebuilding their nations

Which of the following best describes how the United States transitioned into a global power by the early 20th century?

By expanding its influence through military victories and economic growth.

Why did the U.S. Senate reject the Treaty of Versailles?

It opposed the League of Nations and feared entanglement in future wars.

What was a primary reason the U.S. refused to join the League of Nations?

Fear that it would drag the country into foreign conflicts.

How did the U.S. government seek to maintain peace after World War I?

By signing treaties that limited arms buildup and territorial expansion.

What was the goal of the Kellogg-Briand Pact?

To prohibit war as an instrument of national policy.

Which action best represents the U.S. move toward isolationism after World War I?

Its refusal to ratify the Treaty of Versailles and join the League of Nations.

What effect did the Treaty of Versailles have on international relations?

It caused resentment and economic hardship in Germany, contributing to future conflicts.

Why did the U.S. limit its involvement in international affairs after WWI?

To avoid being drawn into another global conflict.

What was a major consequence of the U.S. refusal to join the League of Nations?

The League struggled to enforce peace agreements

What was the primary reason for arms limitation treaties in the 1920s?

To prevent another major war

How did the U.S. economy benefit from its role in World War I?

It expanded industrial production and became a dominant global economic power

What was one effect of the U.S. Senate rejecting the Treaty of Versailles?

The League of Nations was significantly weakened without U.S. participation

Why was the U.S. hesitant to sign international treaties after World War I?

It wanted to avoid future conflicts and entanglements in foreign affairs

What impact did the Kellogg-Briand Pact have on international relations?

It symbolized international support for peace but lacked enforcement mechanisms

Which of the following best describes U.S. foreign policy in the 1920s?

Isolationist, with efforts to avoid future global conflicts

How did America's refusal to join the League of Nations affect its role in global politics?

It limited U.S. involvement in resolving international conflicts