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In the years prior to World War I, the government of Russia was

A
a democratic republic.
B
an autocratic monarchy.
C
a constitutional monarchy.
D
a communist system.
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What is the most likely reason that nations raised tariffs on imports during the Great Depression?

A
They wanted to terminate all trade with other nations.
B
They wanted to increase sales of their own products.
C
They wanted to encourage more profitable imports.
D
They wanted to help other nations profit from trade.
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How did airplane use change as World War I progressed?

A
Airplane use declined, as there were insufficient materials to build new planes.
B
Fewer civilians took airplanes because of German threats.
C
Military forces became dependent exclusively on airplanes for fighting battles.
D
Airplanes became involved in active battle.
4

To pay reparations after World War I, Germany

A
increased prices for food and goods.
B
raised taxes on its residents.
C
printed more money.
D
asked the United States to repay debts to Germany.
6

Which factor was most important in enabling Russia to fight in World War I for as long as it did?

A
financial wealth
B
popular support
C
a large supply of soldiers
D
early successes in the war
7

Throughout World War I, for which activity were airplanes most often used?

A
fighting
B
bombing targets on land
C
gathering information
D
transporting soldiers and weapons
8

Which best describes what Einstein’s theories tried to explain?

A
evolution and human development
B
the creation of the universe
C
how the physical world functions
D
the possibility of time travel
10

Why was the Russian army near collapse by 1916?

A
Russian workers had stopped producing needed goods.
B
The army was low on food, supplies, and ammunition.
C
Communists had seized the means of production.
D
The army wanted Russia to become a province of Germany.
11

A conscription program requires civilians to enroll for service in a nation’s

A
firefighting brigades.
B
armed forces.
C
soup kitchens.
D
school system.
12

In the postwar era, women’s style and clothing became more

A
restrictive.
B
feminine.
C
formal.
D
revealing.
13

How has the current public health policy affected seat belt use?

A
The current health policy increased seat belt use more than 75 percent within 40 years.
B
The current health policy decreased seat belt use by 14 percent in the first 40 years.
C
The current health policy increased seat belt use by 91 percent within 40 years.
D
The current health policy decreased seat belt use by 14 percent in the first 13 years.
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In the postwar era, women’s style and clothing became more

A
feminine.
B
restrictive.
C
formal.
D
revealing.

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