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American Involvement in the War Answers

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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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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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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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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 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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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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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.
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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.
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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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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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