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How did the United States respond when German U-boats sank the Lusitania?

A
by entering World War I on the side of the Allies
B
by targeting passenger ships belonging to the Axis powers
C
by increasing the amount of supplies sent to Allied countries
D
by barring all trade imports and exports with Germany
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The 1918 Treaty of Brest-Litovsk altered the course of World War I by

A
ensuring the Allies’ victory over the Central Powers.
B
ending Russia’s involvement in the conflict.
C
consolidating Russia and German power in the region.
D
assuring the United States would join the conflict.
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Which best explains the Russian army’s near-collapse during World War I?

A
The country was running low on soldiers, tanks, and water.
B
The country was running low on food, supplies, and ammunition.
C
The country was losing territory to the Central Powers.
D
The country was spending too much to fight the Central Powers.
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In what ways did the Russian people protest their government in 1917? Check all that apply.

A
by creating military mutinies
B
by leading workers’ strikes
C
by not buying goods
D
by engaging in food riots
E
by fleeing the country
F
by holding political demonstrations
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In 1915, the United States’ neutral stance was tested when Germany

A
asked Mexico to attack the United States.
B
sank the passenger ship Lusitania.
C
broke a deal to limit submarine warfare.
D
signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Russia.
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The Russian Revolution resulted in the overthrow of the tsar and the

A
creation of a strong dictatorship.
B
creation of a democratic presidency.
C
formation of a communist government.
D
formation of a socialist government.
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How did the United States’ decision to join the Allies affect World War I?

A
The decision played a minor role because the United States was unable to mobilize troops fast enough to defeat Germany.
B
The decision played a major role because the United States supplied thousands of men and supplies to aid in the Allied victory.
C
The decision played a minor role because the United States sent most of its resources to protect its border with Mexico.
D
The decision played a major role because the United States supplied millions of dollars and political pressure to aid in the Allied victory.
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Every man who really loves America will act and speak in the true spirit of neutrality, which is the spirit of impartiality and fairness and friendliness to all concerned. . . . The United States must be neutral in fact, as well as in name, during these days that are to try men's souls.

A
It caused the US to remain isolated and neutral.
B
It caused the US to take sides because it felt threatened.
C
It caused the US to choose sides out of a sense of fairness.
D
It caused the US to remain on good terms with all sides.
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Which best explains the connection between ethnic diversity in the United States and support for neutrality during World War I?

A
People in the United States came from many European countries and most shared a desire to be pacifists.
B
People in the United States came from many European countries and most feared the loss of fellow countrymen.
C
People in the United States came from many European countries and going to war meant returning home.
D
People in the United States came from many European countries and going to war could affect their homelands.
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Which events in 1917 caused the United States to enter World War I? Check all that apply.

A
Britain intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram.
B
Germany sank the passenger ship Lusitania.
C
Mexico attacked the United States on US soil.
D
Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare.
E
Britain and France asked America to join the war.

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