American Involvement in the War Answers

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In the early years of World War I, which of the following demonstrated the US government’s commitment to winning public support for the war?

A
the creation of a board to oversee war-related industries
B
the creation of a new recruitment strategy known as the draft
C
the creation of a special committee to promote the war effort
D
the creation of a new branch of government based in Europe
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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
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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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One of the main things the US government did after entering the war in 1917 was to

A
begin unrestricted submarine warfare.
B
recruit more soldiers.
C
form an alliance with Mexico.
D
break off diplomatic ties with Germany.
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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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What effect did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 have on American public opinion of Germany?

A
It caused public opinion toward the Germans to remain unchanged .
B
It caused public opinion to turn in favor of the Germans.
C
It caused public opinion to turn against the Germans even more.
D
It caused public opinion to first remain unchanged and then favor the Germans.
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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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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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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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