Sample Template for short answers

United States historians have proposed various events to mark the transition of the United States to the status of a world power.

(a) Briefly explain why ONE of the choices below best represents the point at which the United States became a world power.

●        The Spanish-American War in 1898

●        Entry into World War I in 1917

(b) Provide and explain at least ONE example of an event or development that would support your choice in (a).

(c) Briefly explain why ONE of the other options is not as useful to mark the transition of the United States to the status of a world power as your choice in (a).