US History Practice Questions

Question 1

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the United States' entry into WWI?

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To gain territory

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To make the world safe for democracy

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To protect American lives and shipping

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To uphold international law.

Question 2

The League of Nations

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was objected to by Americans because United States foreign policy decisions would be made by an international organization.

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is quickly approved by the Senate

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would be controlled by the United States Congress

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was strong due to the power of the French and British militaries

Question 3

The main reason the United States developed the Open Door Policy was to

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allow the United States to expand its trade with China

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demonstrate the positive features of democracy to Chinese leaders.

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aide the Chinese Nationalists in their struggle with the Chinese Communists.

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encourage Chinese workers to come to the United States.

Question 4

What did Theodore Roosevelt mean by the statement, "Speak softly and carry a big stick?"

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Be prepared to get your way by force

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Don't reveal your secrets

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Be prepared to compromise

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Treat foreign governments form a position of weakness.

Question 5

The League of Nations was formed as a part of the

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Versailles Treaty

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Central Powers

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Armistice

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Allied Powers

Question 6

The United States wanted to build the panama Canal in order to

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link the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

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gain control of Panama

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strengthen the economy of Panama

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make money by charging of rates use

Question 7

The main objective of President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points was to

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provide for a just and lasting peace

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establish a military alliance with European nations.

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punish Germany for causing WWI

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encourage open immigration in industrial nations.

Question 8

The President who is credited with the Panama Canal project was

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Theodore Roosevelt

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William Howard Taft

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William McKinley

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Woodrow Wilson

Question 9

The Senate failed to ratify the Treaty of Versailles because it

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opposed the League of Nations

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wanted more money

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wanted more territory

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opposed the formation of the U.S.S.R.

Question 10

The Open Door Policy stated that all nations should

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have equal trading rights with China.

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stop trading with China

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own their own ports in China

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start exchange programs with China.