Freedom of Speech and the War

Question 1

Now, write a three-paragraph editorial, keeping in mind the guidelines you just learned.

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Question 2

Before Germany used unrestricted submarine warfare in 1917, what policy did Woodrow Wilson favor toward the war in Europe?

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He favored a policy of neutrality.

Question 3

How did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 affect World War I?

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Germany restricted its submarine warfare in response to international outrage.

Question 4

What effect did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 have on American public opinion of Germany?

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It caused public opinion to turn against the Germans even more.

Question 5

Which of the following describes an effect of the war that Americans experienced on the home front?

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increased work opportunities

Question 6

Women were asked to work in factories during World War I because

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most men were away fighting in the war.

Question 7

The main purpose of the Selective Service Act of 1917 was to

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increase the size of the armed forces by using the draft.

Question 8

During World War I, buying war bonds was a way for people to

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show patriotism.

Question 9

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?

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the creation of a special committee to promote the war effort

Question 10

What was the main power given to the War Industries Board after its creation in 1917?

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setting prices for key war materials such as steel, iron, and rubber

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