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When World War I began in August 1914, many people anticipated that the war would end by Christmas of that year. Which event extended the war into 1915 and beyond?

A
The Americans entered the war.
B
The Russians stopped the German advance in the east.
C
The French stopped the German advance in the west.
D
The Russian Revolution expanded the war in the east.
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What effect did the use of trenches and new technologies during World War I have?

A
Most deaths were related to injuries suffered after the war than during it.
B
There were fewer battlefield casualties than in the past.
C
The war concluded much earlier than earlier wars.
D
Warfare was far deadlier than in the past and resulted in enormous casualties.
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Why did governments sell war bonds?

A
to finance the war effort
B
to fund all levels of government during the war
C
to have funds for domestic use
D
to repay national debts
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The stalemate in the western front began after Germany failed to quickly defeat

A
France.
B
Russia.
C
Great Britain.
D
Italy.
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Why did the Allies engage in propaganda efforts overseas?

A
to inspire people to support the Allied war effort
B
to generate donations to reduce the need for rationing
C
to recruit soldiers from neutral countries
D
to encourage people to buy war bonds from the Allied nations
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During World War I, how did war-focused economies change the way industry operated?

A
Most industries were nationalized to ensure production of sufficient supplies.
B
Governments took complete control of all industrial production.
C
Governments converted factories to produce military supplies.
D
All economic activity was intended to help the war effort.
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Which statement best describes the overall effects of new technology, such as poison gas and improved artillery, during World War I?

A
New technology reduced the need for troops.
B
New technology sped up the conclusion of the war.
C
New technology contributed to the stalemate on the western front.
D
New technology overcame the effectiveness of trenches.
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During World War I, why was propaganda important for the war efforts?

A
Propaganda brought neutral nations into the war.
B
Propaganda encouraged enemy soldiers to surrender.
C
Propaganda helped rally support for government war efforts.
D
Propaganda provided guidance on how civilians could protect themselves.
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Which factor made it most difficult for soldiers to cross the area between the trenches?

A
The land was defended by civilians who prohibited fighting.
B
The land was not claimed by either side, so access to it was impossible.
C
The land was too wide to be crossed.
D
The land was mined territory and was subject to artillery, shelling, and gunfire.
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Which statement best explains why the western front turned into a stalemate during World War I?

A
The western front was the border between the Allied and Central territories.
B
The construction of trenches made it hard for either side to advance.
C
Much of Europe’s wealth and most of its industry were based far from the region.
D
Neither side was eager to attack the other along the western front.

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