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The main reason the German government signed the Treaty of Versailles was that

A
they believed that signing would keep them from paying restitution.
B
they thought the treaty was the only way to secure world peace.
C
they could not afford to pay the high fines imposed by not signing.
D
they feared the threat of an attack by the Allied forces.
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Why did Russia send troops to the border of Austria-Hungary in 1914?

A
Austria-Hungary had invaded Serbia, and Russia was in an alliance with Serbia.
B
Austria-Hungary was sending its people to live in Russia.
C
Austria-Hungary was threatening to invade Russia.
D
Austria-Hungary needed help resisting a German invasion.
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At the end of World War I, which of these caused the greatest damage to President Wilson’s legacy?

A
The US never joined the League of Nations.
B
Wilson became too ill to make public appearances.
C
Henry Cabot Lodge became an isolationist.
D
Republicans gained power in Congress.
4

If a question addresses a specific goal, that means the question is

A
feasible.
B
focused.
C
factual.
D
relevant.
5

Which factor helped shift American opinion away from neutrality during World War I?

A
strong trade relationships with Russia
B
strong cultural ties to Germany
C
strong trade relationships with Austria
D
strong cultural ties to Great Britain
6

France joined the Triple Entente because

A
its leaders wanted to protect French colonies in Africa.
B
its leaders wanted to take over land in the Balkans.
C
it needed protection from Germany.
D
it had a long history of friendship with Great Britain.
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Which action demonstrates how President Theodore Roosevelt could “speak softly” instead of “using a big stick”?

A
He negotiated treaties and agreements.
B
He suppressed a revolution in Cuba.
C
He supported the rebels in Panama.
D
He forced the Dominican Republic to pay its debts.
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Which of these headlines would be the best example of the yellow journalism of the late 1800s?

A
“Thousands of Cuban Revolutionaries Held in Jails”
B
“Villainous Spain Starves Innocent Cubans”
C
“The USS Maine Arrives Safely in Havana”
D
“Spain Rejects US Offer to Help in Achieving Peace”
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Which statement best describes a relevant question?

A
A relevant question relates to the topic at hand.
B
A relevant question can be studied and investigated.
C
A relevant question is connected to a particular goal.
D
A relevant question is interesting, unusual, or unique.
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The position of the United States toward Latin America in the 1800s was specifically based on

A
imperialism.
B
Manifest Destiny.
C
the Monroe Doctrine.
D
the US Constitution.
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In the Fourteen Points, Woodrow Wilson advocated for diplomacy over violence by seeking to prohibit

A
secret agreements between nations.
B
communication between nations.
C
treaties between nations.
D
mediation in order to solve disputes between nations.
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Why were some Serbians and Bosnians angry with Austria-Hungary in 1914?

A
Austria-Hungary would not allow religious freedom in either country.
B
Austria-Hungary refused to trade with either country.
C
Austria-Hungary wanted to build a railroad through the center of both countries.
D
Austria-Hungary had taken over Bosnia and dominated Serbia.
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Which statement best summarizes the effect of technology in World War I?

A
New technology led to speedier offensive victories.
B
New technology led to a new, more defensive kind of war.
C
New technology made armies return to older ways of fighting.
D
New technology helped armies capture more territory.
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Why did late-1890s newspapers publish sensational stories about Cuba and the Spanish-American War?

A
The stories were meant to attract more Spanish and Cuban readers in the United States.
B
Newspapers used the stories to sell more papers.
C
Newspapers wanted other countries to know that the United States was watching Cuba closely.
D
The stories helped elected US officials learn about what was happening.
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The Roosevelt Corollary said the US government was willing to take action in

A
Asia.
B
Europe.
C
Africa.
D
Latin America.
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How did the Spanish-American War affect US power in Asia?

A
The war created opposition to the US in many Asian countries.
B
The war had little effect on US power in Asia.
C
The war with the Filipino rebels reduced US influence in Asia.
D
The war gave the US more military and economic power in Asia.
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In the 1890s, how did yellow journalism influence the American opinion on the United States helping Cuba to fight against Spain?

A
Americans became more supportive of intervention in Cuba.
B
Americans were afraid the United States could not win the war on its own.
C
Americans feared Spain would become too powerful.
D
Americans thought the Cuban revolutionaries wouldn’t allow the United States to trade in Cuba.
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Which sentence best describes the influence of alliances on the start of World War I?

A
Alliances prevented many European countries from joining the war because they had signed a pledge not to.
B
Alliances delayed the beginning of World War I because nations were afraid to attack one another.
C
Alliances forced member nations to settle their differences through talks rather than through armed attacks.
D
Alliances between nearly all European nations meant that when two went to war, all became involved.
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What message did the Roosevelt Corollary send to the rest of the world?

A
The United States was uninterested in world issues.
B
The United States was in charge of the Western Hemisphere.
C
The United States had the strongest economy in the world.
D
The United States had the most powerful navy in the world.
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President Wilson’s Fourteen Points were largely unsuccessful in bringing about lasting peace because

A
European countries could no longer use secret agreements to settle disputes.
B
Germany refused to accept any agreement based on the Fourteen Points.
C
the League of Nations had a strong rivalry between its members.
D
the Allies were more concerned with punishment and restitution than with peace.

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