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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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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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To encourage the American people to support the World War I effort, government posters and advertisements used

A
pleas from soldiers.
B
themes of patriotism.
C
images of movie stars.
D
images of the president.
4

Between 1915 and 1917, how did the strategies the Germans used at sea differ from those of the Allied Powers?

A
Germany attacked non-military ships and those of the US, a country not involved in the war.
B
Germany refused to stop their attacks despite complaints from the US and other neutral countries.
C
Germany included the use of submarines in the types of boats used to attack enemy ships.
D
Germany used their submarines and other military ships for both commercial and military purposes.
5

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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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 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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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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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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During World War I, victory gardens were an example of which of the following?

A
German military efforts to weaken the United States
B
US government propaganda aimed at conserving food
C
war industry strategies meant to lower costs
D
farmers’ marketing campaigns focused on increasing profits

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