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How did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 affect World War I?

A
The United States declared war on Germany.
B
Germany continued its policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.
C
Germany restricted its submarine warfare in response to international outrage.
D
The United States began a policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.
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What was the main power given to the War Industries Board after its creation in 1917?

A
overseeing the nation’s armed forces at home and abroad
B
informing the American public of events related to the war in Europe
C
eliminating any traces of German culture from the United States
D
setting prices for key war materials such as steel, iron, and rubber
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During World War I, buying war bonds was a way for people to

A
conserve resources.
B
show patriotism.
C
support peace.
D
eliminate debt.
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Which of the following describes an effect of the war that Americans experienced on the home front?

A
increased work opportunities
B
increased availability of goods
C
decreased patriotism
D
decreased government involvement
5

Women were asked to work in factories during World War I because

A
most women could be paid less than men.
B
most men refused to do factory work.
C
most men were away fighting in the war.
D
most women did not want to be alone.
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The process of preparing the US army and people for World War I was called

A
propaganda.
B
recruiting.
C
rationing.
D
mobilization.
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Before Germany used unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917, what policy did Woodrow Wilson favor toward the war in Europe?

A
He favored a policy of neutrality.
B
He favored a policy of involvement.
C
He favored a policy of supporting the Allied Powers.
D
He favored a policy of supporting the Central Powers.
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The main purpose of the Selective Service Act of 1917 was to

A
increase the size of the armed forces by using the draft.
B
restrict membership in the armed forces to those with prior combat experience.
C
allow all branches of the armed forces to be sent to Europe.
D
equip the armed forces with the necessary weaponry for battle.
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American ships became targets of attack by 1917 because

A
Americans refused to take sides in the war.
B
Americans used their ships to spy on the Germans.
C
Americans continued to trade with the warring nations.
D
Americans insisted on protecting their citizens at sea.
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How did people on the home front use liberty bonds to support the World War I effort?

A
Liberty bonds helped the government pay for the war.
B
Liberty bonds freed prisoners to fight in the war effort.
C
Liberty bonds helped the government recruit more soldiers.
D
Liberty bonds saved resources for soldiers in the war.

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