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What was the "spark" that set off World War I?

A
Germany’s invasion of neutral Belgium
B
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by a Serbian nationalist
C
the sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat
D
Germany's declaration of war on Russia and France
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When World War I began in August 1914, many people anticipated that the war would end by Christmas of that year. Which event extended the war into 1915 and beyond?

A
The Americans entered the war.
B
The French stopped the German advance in the west.
C
The Russian Revolution expanded the war in the east.
D
The Russians stopped the German advance in the east.
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The weakening of the Tokugawa Shogunate allowed nationalist groups to

A
take over the Japanese military.
B
destroy relations with the US.
C
ask for more support from the US.
D
demand a change in government.
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What was the outcome of most European revolts of the 1830s?

A
They resulted in little or no change.
B
They led to larger revolutions.
C
They resulted in sweeping reform.
D
They led to peaceful negotiations.
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In the 1800s, both “old” and “new” immigrants to the United States faced hostility because of

A
limited housing availability
B
worries about overpopulation.
C
high US unemployment levels.
D
differences in culture and language.
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What was one way “old” immigrants differed from “new” immigrants in the 1800s?

A
The “old” immigrants were Protestants and Jews, while the “new” immigrants were Catholics and Jews.
B
The “old” immigrants settled among the native population, while the “new” immigrants formed their own neighborhoods.
C
The “old” immigrants were welcomed by the native population, while the “new” immigrants were met with hostility.
D
The “old” immigrants often had property and skills, while the “new” immigrants tended to be unskilled workers.
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What most likely changed when cottage industries began to disappear?

A
There was a greater market for cloth and home furnishings.
B
People could not create goods as efficiently.
C
There were fewer unusual textiles and other unique items.
D
People abandoned cottages all over England.
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Which statement best describes the Mughals who once lived in India?

A
In the 1700s, the Mughals were Hindu rulers who opposed trade with Britain and other European nations.
B
In the 1700s, the Mughals were Muslim rulers who allowed the East India Company to establish trading posts.
C
In the 1800s, the Mughals were Indian nationalists who fought for freedom from British rule.
D
In the 1800s, the Mughals were Indian loyalists who supported British rule and fought on behalf of the viceroy.
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Which best explains how a mixed economy addressed problems that arose from capitalism?

A
Laissez-faire principles remained, but government passed laws promoting worker safety.
B
Government interference continued, and new laws allowed workers to own companies.
C
Supply and demand remained, and government took control of the means of production.
D
Government regulation was minimal, but new laws protected workers and their standard of living.
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Why did John Hay propose the Open Door policy?

A
The United States wanted to take control of China's government.
B
China asked the United States for military protection against the European traders.
C
The United States was concerned that European nations were dominating Chinese trade.
D
European nations requested equal access to Chinese markets.

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