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United States Foreign Policy and Military Interventions in the Early 20th Century Quiz

#1

Which event prompted the United States to join World War I?

The sinking of the Lusitania
Explanation

Sinking of a passenger ship by a German submarine.

#2

Who was the President of the United States during the Spanish-American War?

William McKinley
Explanation

US President who led during the war with Spain.

#3

Which treaty officially ended World War I?

Treaty of Versailles
Explanation

Post-war treaty imposing terms on Germany.

#4

Who coined the term 'dollar diplomacy'?

William Howard Taft
Explanation

US President known for his economic diplomacy.

#5

Which policy advocated for the non-intervention of European powers in the Americas?

Monroe Doctrine
Explanation

US foreign policy principle protecting the Western Hemisphere.

#6

What was the name of the ship that exploded in Havana Harbor, leading to the Spanish-American War?

USS Maine
Explanation

Incident that provoked the US into war with Spain.

#7

Which country did the United States purchase Alaska from in 1867?

Russia
Explanation

Purchase from Russia expanded US territory.

#8

What was the significance of the Open Door Policy in the early 20th century?

It promoted equal access to China's markets among Western powers.
Explanation

Encouraged fair trade access in China for all.

#9

Which country did the United States acquire Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines from after the Spanish-American War?

Spain
Explanation

Territorial gains from defeated Spain.

#10

Who was the leader of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I?

John J. Pershing
Explanation

Commander of US troops in World War I.

#11

Which treaty marked the end of the Russo-Japanese War and earned President Theodore Roosevelt a Nobel Peace Prize?

Treaty of Portsmouth
Explanation

Mediated peace treaty between Russia and Japan.

#12

Who was the President of the United States during the Panama Canal's construction?

Theodore Roosevelt
Explanation

US President known for advancing the canal project.

#13

Which military intervention during the early 20th century is often associated with 'gunboat diplomacy'?

The Banana Wars
Explanation

Series of US military interventions in Central America.

#14

Which country did the United States intervene in during the 'Mexican Punitive Expedition'?

Mexico
Explanation

US military action in response to border incursions.

#15

Which term describes the U.S. policy of avoiding alliances and involvement in foreign conflicts prior to World War I?

Isolationism
Explanation

Policy of staying out of international affairs.

#16

Which U.S. president initiated the 'Big Stick Diplomacy' policy?

Theodore Roosevelt
Explanation

Policy emphasizing US military power.

#17

What was the purpose of the 'Good Neighbor Policy' initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt?

To promote economic cooperation with Latin America
Explanation

Diplomatic strategy to improve relations.

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