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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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What is the most important reason the United States expanded its territory in Asia in the late 1800s?

A
to protect its political interests
B
to spread democracy
C
to protect and expand its Asian trade
D
to spread Christianity
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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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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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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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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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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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During the early 1900s, which of the following movements created tension in Europe?

A
isolationism
B
nationalism
C
spiritualism
D
internationalism
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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
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In the late 1800s, the United States began to focus its foreign policy on

A
economic expansion.
B
imperialism.
C
military expansion.
D
nationalism.
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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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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.
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The Roosevelt Corollary was an extension of which of the following?

A
the gold standard
B
the Alaska Purchase
C
the Treaty of Paris
D
the Monroe Doctrine
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Look at the map.Which number on the map shows Puerto Rico?

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1
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2
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3
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