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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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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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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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The process of preparing the US army and people for World War I was called

A
propaganda.
B
recruiting.
C
rationing.
D
mobilization.
5

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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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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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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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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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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