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Why was the Russian army near collapse by 1916?

A
The army wanted Russia to become a province of Germany.
B
Russian workers had stopped producing needed goods.
C
Communists had seized the means of production.
D
The army was low on food, supplies, and ammunition.
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How did Russia’s withdrawal affect the German war effort?

A
The withdrawal allowed Germany to make great gains on the Western Front.
B
The withdrawal inspired Germany to start negotiating for peace.
C
The withdrawal enabled Germany to focus its efforts on the Ottoman Empire.
D
The withdrawal enabled Germany to focus its efforts on the Western Front.
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Which is the correct order of events that occurred after Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia?

A
Russia mobilized its forces, prompting Germany to declare a two-front war against Russia and France.
B
France mobilized its forces, prompting Germany to declare a two-front war against France and Russia.
C
Germany mobilized its forces, prompting Russia and France to declare war against Germany and Austria-Hungary.
D
Austria-Hungary mobilized its forces, prompting Russia and Germany to declare war against Austria-Hungary and France.
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Why did the Allies engage in propaganda efforts overseas?

A
to inspire people to support the Allied war effort
B
to encourage people to buy war bonds from the Allied nations
C
to recruit soldiers from neutral countries
D
to generate donations to reduce the need for rationing
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Which conditions did Austria demand of Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand? Check all that apply.swearing allegiance to the Triple Allianceaccepting responsibility for the assassinationturning over control of its military operationssurrendering half of its most fertile landssuppressing anti-Austrian groups and publications

A
swearing allegiance to the Triple Alliance
B
accepting responsibility for the assassination
C
turning over control of its military operations
D
surrendering half of its most fertile lands
E
suppressing anti-Austrian groups and publications
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Which statement best describes the overall effects of new technology, such as poison gas and improved artillery, during World War I?

A
New technology sped up the conclusion of the war.
B
New technology overcame the effectiveness of trenches.
C
New technology contributed to the stalemate on the western front.
D
New technology reduced the need for troops.
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During the early 1900s, the term “soviet” was initially the name for

A
the provisional government of Russia.
B
the local council in each Russian city.
C
a member of the Bolsheviks in Russia.
D
a worker during communist rule in Russia.
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In the wake of the February Revolution in Russia, Nicholas II

A
rose to power and became a strong ruler.
B
lost power and became a regular citizen.
C
wrote a manifesto that inspired the public.
D
became an official in the new government.
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Which event lit a “powder keg” in Europe and led to the start of World War I?

A
Russia joined a war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia.
B
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia due to ethnic uprising.
C
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist.
D
Archduke Franz Ferdinand stopped a revolt of Serbian nationalists.
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When Germany experienced inflation, prices for goods

A
decreased.
B
went up and down.
C
stayed the same.
D
increased.
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To spur US recovery after the Great Depression, President Roosevelt

A
loosened strict banking rules and oversight.
B
eliminated many forms of government funding.
C
restored pre-Depression stock market regulations.
D
enacted numerous relief and welfare programs.
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How does a communist system of government differ from a democracy?

A
In a communist system, power is inherited and passed down. In a democracy, power is in the hands of the people.
B
In a communist system, elections are never held. In a democracy, the people vote in elections to choose their leaders.
C
In a communist system, voters choose from a wide variety of candidates. In a democracy, choice is somewhat limited.
D
In a communist system, a single political party controls the government. In a democracy, the people can elect officials from different parties.
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In the years prior to World War I, the government of Russia was

A
a communist system.
B
a democratic republic.
C
an autocratic monarchy.
D
a constitutional monarchy.
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What is a coalition?

A
an agreement to increase the price of goods
B
a partnership between two equal powers
C
a group formed for a common purpose
D
a trade relationship between nations
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How did airplane use change as World War I progressed?

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

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