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Standard Questions Unit 5: U.S. Rise to World Power
1. CHAPTER 10.1: IMPERIALISM AND AMERICA
American Expansionism: HI 1
 What is the policy of imperialism?
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What were the major factors that contributed to the growth of American imperialism?
The United States Acquires Alaska / The United States takes Hawaii: 11.4.2
 Why was the purchase of Alaska significant?
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What groups were interested in creasing American’s presence in Hawaii? Why?
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How did Hawaii eventually come under the control of the United States?
2. CHAPTER 10.2: THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
Cubans Rebel Against Spain: 11.4.2
 Why did some Americans have a strong economic interest in Cuba?
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Why did some Americans support Spanish control of Cuba, while others sympathized with the Rebels?
War Fever Escalates: 11.4.2
 How did the Spanish react to the uprising in Cuba?
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What factors helped American feelings of animosity towards Spain?
War with Spain Erupts: 11.4.2
 Where was the Spanish-American War fought?
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What were the consequences of the war for Spain and the United States?
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Why did the Treaty of Paris cause such debate among Americans?
3. CHAPTER 10.3: ACQUIRING NEW LAND
Ruling Puerto Rico / Cuba and the United States: 11.4.2
 What was the significance of the Foraker Act?
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What did the Platt Amendment state?
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Why did the United States wish to attain a strong influence in Cuba?
Filipinos Rebels: 11.4.2
 Why did many Filipinos feel betrayed by the United States?
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How was the Philippine-American War a costly one for both the Philippines and the United States?
Foreign Influence in China: 11.4.1
 Why did the Western powers seek to establish spheres of influence in China?
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What were the Open Door notes?
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What were the causes and consequences of the Boxer Rebellion?
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The Impact of U.S. Territorial Gains: HI 2
 What did the reelection of William McKinley seem to indicate about the American Public’s view of
imperialism?
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What views of imperialism did supports of Anti-Imperialism League take?
4. CHAPTER 10.4: AMERICA AS A WORLD POWER
Teddy Roosevelt and the World: 11.4.3
 What role did President Roosevelt play in ending the Russo-Japanese War?
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What events led to the building of the Panama Canal?
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What was dollar diplomacy?
Woodrow Wilson’s Missionary Diplomacy: 11.2.9
 What was Woodrow Wilson’s “missionary diplomacy”?
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Why did the United States become involved in the affairs of Mexico?
5. CHAPTER 11.1: WORLD WAR I BEGINS
Causes of World War I / An Assassination Leads to War: 11.2.6 / HI 2
 What caused WWI?
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What alliances Divided Europe in 1914?
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What diplomatic crises sparked the war?
The Fighting Starts: HI 2
 What was Germany’s Schlieffen Plan?
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What characteristics describe trench warfare during WWI
American Question Neutrality / The War Hits Home: 11.4.5
 What motivated those who opposed entering the war?
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What motivated those who favored it?
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What factors increased American sympathy for the Allies?
The United States Declares War: 11.4.5
 Why did German threat to sink all ships in British waters push the U.S. to declare war?
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What did the Zimmermann note reveal about Germany’s plan?
6. CHAPTER 11.2: AMERICAN POWER TIPS THE BALANCE
America Mobilizes: 11.4.5
 How did the United States raise an army during WWI?
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How did the U.S. increase ship production?
America Turns the Tide: 11.4.5
 What was the significance of the convoy system?
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How did the arrival of new American troops affect the spirit of Allied troops?
Fighting “Over There” / The War Introduces New Hazards: 11.7.6
 Who led the American troops in Europe?
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What new weapons were used during World War I?
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How did medical services respond to the physical and emotional wounds suffered by soldiers?
American Troops go on the Offensive: 11.4.5
 In what important battles did the U.S. troops fight in?
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What made Alvin York a hero?
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What caused the collapse of Germany?
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How many people died during World War I?
7. CHAPTER 11.3: THE WAR AT HOME
Congress Gives Power to Wilson: 11.4.5
 Why was the WIB established?
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How did the war affect the U.S. economy?
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How did U.S. civilians respond to the war?
Selling the War: 11.4.5
 How did the government finance the war?
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How did the government build support for the war?
Attacks on Civil Liberties Increase: 11.4.5
 What groups were the main targets of anti-immigration hysteria during the war?
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How did the Espionage and Sedition Acts affect civil liberties in the Unites States?
The War Encourages Social Change: 11.10.5
 What was the Great Migration?
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What new opportunities did the war offer to women?
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What were the effects of the worldwide flu epidemic that erupted during the war?
8. CHAPTER 11.4: WILSON FIGHTS FOR PEACE
Wilson Present His Plan: 11.4.4
 What were Wilson’s Fourteen Points?
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Why did the Allies reject Wilson’s peace plan?
Debating the treaty of Versailles: 11.4.4
 What were the main provisions of the Treaty of Versailles?
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What were some weaknesses of the Treaty?
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How did Americans react to the Treaty?
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Why did Americans Disagree about the League of Nations?
The Legacy of War: 11.4.5
 Why did Germany object to the Treaty of Versailles?
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How did the war affect Germany?
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How did the war affect U.S. power and prestige in the world