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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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The main reason the US Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles was because

A
isolationists felt the US should not have gotten into the war.
B
Republicans had gained power in the Senate.
C
Democrats had gained power in the Senate.
D
European nations wanted to punish Germany.
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In a famous speech at the beginning of World War I, President Wilson declared that the United States would

A
join the Triple Entente.
B
join the Triple Alliance.
C
remain involved.
D
remain neutral.
4

When the USS Maine sank, most Americans blamed

A
the ship’s captain.
B
the Spanish government.
C
the American navy.
D
the Cuban government.
5

Why did rebels in the Philippines fight against the United States after Spain lost the Spanish-American War?

A
The rebels were fighting for their independence because the United States did not give it to them.
B
The rebels wanted to become allies with China rather than with the United States.
C
The rebels hoped to take over the large plantations owned by US companies.
D
The rebels were upset because the United States would not allow them to practice their native religions.
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What effect did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 have on American public opinion of Germany?

A
It caused public opinion toward the Germans to remain unchanged.
B
It caused public opinion to turn in favor of the Germans.
C
It caused public opinion to turn against the Germans even more.
D
It caused public opinion to remain unchanged at first, but then favor the Germans.
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Which statement best describes a feasible question?

A
A feasible question is connected to a particular goal.
B
A feasible question relates to the topic at hand.
C
A feasible question is interesting, unusual, or unique.
D
A feasible question can be studied and investigated.
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Which of the following had the greatest influence on how Germany was treated after World War I?

A
President Wilson’s desire to form the League of Nations
B
Germany’s desire for reasonable conditions of surrender and fair treatment
C
Europe’s desire to maintain original pre-war borders
D
the Allies’ desire to seek retribution for Germany’s actions
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How did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 affect World War I?

A
The United States immediately declared war on Germany.
B
Germany continued its policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.
C
The incident contributed to American opposition to Germany in the war.
D
The United States began a policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.
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What did Panama do after gaining independence?

A
formed an alliance with Nicaragua to build the Panama Canal.
B
refused to cooperate with the United States.
C
signed a treaty with the U.S. to build the Panama Canal.
D
rejoined Colombia as part of the same nation.
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During World War I, the increase in home gardens was an example of which of the following?

A
campaigns to overcome shortages caused by ships being sunk
B
civilian efforts to aid the war effort in practical ways
C
war-industry strategies meant to lower production costs
D
farmers’ marketing campaigns focused on increasing profits
12

How did the diversity of the US population discourage US leaders from entering World War I?

A
The population included only a few immigrants from both sides of the conflict.
B
The population did not have enough skilled workers to support a war effort.
C
The population included many immigrants from both sides of the conflict.
D
The population consisted of immigrants from Latin America who were not interested in the European conflict.
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How did the Allies undermine the acceptance of the Fourteen Points?

A
They perpetrated attacks on the open seas.
B
They continued secret deals and military alliances.
C
They refused to meet with President Wilson.
D
They forced Germany to dismantle its armed forces.
14

During the early 1900s, which of the following movements created tension in Europe?

A
isolationism
B
nationalism
C
spiritualism
D
internationalism
15

Trench warfare led to stalemates during World War I by making it

A
difficult for attacks to succeed.
B
easy to attack the enemy.
C
difficult for soldiers to fight.
D
easy for soldiers to fight.

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