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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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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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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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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 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, 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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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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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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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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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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