End of the War in Europe — Cumulative exam Answers

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The main reason alcohol abuse caught the attention of the public in the early 1900s was an increase in

A
the number of men expressing concern about alcohol.
B
concern for improving cleanliness and hygiene in cities.
C
concern by young families for improving their lives.
D
the negative social effects of excessive drinking.
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What was General MacArthur’s main motivation as he led forces in the Southwest Pacific between 1942 and 1944?

A
his sworn commitment to defend Australia
B
his sworn oath to the United States Army
C
his bet with Admiral Nimitz about reaching Japan first
D
his desire to keep his promise to return to the Philippines
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President Wilson based the idea for the League of Nations on his strong belief in

A
promoting economic growth and development.
B
protecting the rights of all nations.
C
facilitating free-trade agreements.
D
encouraging nations to use war to solve disputes.
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What effect, if any, did Plessy v. Ferguson have on the South’s Jim Crow laws?

A
The case had no effect on the laws.
B
The case weakened the laws.
C
The case strengthened the laws.
D
The case invalidated the laws.
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Why did President Theodore Roosevelt use the Roosevelt Corollary in the Dominican Republic?

A
Roosevelt did not want the Dominican Republic to attack Haiti.
B
Roosevelt was afraid American businesses would lose money if there was a revolution in the Dominican Republic.
C
Roosevelt was afraid European countries would take action against the Dominican Republic if it did not pay its debts.
D
Roosevelt needed to have military bases in the Dominican Republic to protect the Panama Canal.

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