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Which statement describes an effect of poisonous gases used in combat during World War I?

A
Poisonous gases blistered soldiers’ skin, eyes, and lungs.
B
Poisonous gases brought an end to trench warfare.
C
Poisonous gases melted weapons and other armaments.
D
Poisonous gases caused explosions in the presence of gunpowder.
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Which factor made it most difficult for soldiers to cross the area between the trenches?

A
The land was too wide to be crossed.
B
The land was not claimed by either side, so access to it was impossible.
C
The land was defended by civilians who prohibited fighting.
D
The land was mined territory and was subject to artillery, shelling, and gunfire.
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LusitaniaTitanicVictoryRevolution

A
Lusitania
B
Titanic
C
Victory
D
Revolution
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How did women’s roles in the workforce change during World War I?

A
Women entered the industrial workforce for the first time.
B
Women replaced men as workers in factories.
C
Women fought in the war alongside men.
D
Women became the primary earners at home.
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During World War I, why was propaganda important for the war efforts?

A
Propaganda provided guidance on how civilians could protect themselves.
B
Propaganda helped rally support for government war efforts.
C
Propaganda encouraged enemy soldiers to surrender.
D
Propaganda brought neutral nations into the war.
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During World War I, how did war-focused economies change the way industry operated?

A
Governments converted factories to produce military supplies.
B
All economic activity was intended to help the war effort.
C
Most industries were nationalized to ensure production of sufficient supplies.
D
Governments took complete control of all industrial production.
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stalematecasualtypropagandamilitant

A
stalemate
B
casualty
C
propaganda
D
militant
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The stalemate in the western front began after Germany failed to quickly defeat

A
Great Britain.
B
France.
C
Russia.
D
Italy.
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In which of these countries was the western front located during World War I? Select four options.ItalyFranceGreat BritainBelgiumGermany

A
Italy
B
France
C
Great Britain
D
Belgium
E
Germany
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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 French stopped the German advance in the west.
C
The Russian Revolution expanded the war in the east.
D
The Russians stopped the German advance in the east.

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