Cultural and Intellectual Trends — Unit test Answers

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As a result of the Second Battle of the Marne, Germany

A
was ensured victory in the war.
B
was halted by the Allies’ offensive.
C
forced the Allies toward Flanders.
D
won the Spring Offensive.
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In what way might the Allies benefit from Germany’s decision to fight on two fronts?

A
Germany would have to face the vastly larger and more powerful Russian army on its eastern front.
B
The Allies might attack Germany on the French side because the Germans had no troops at that border.
C
The Allies would be fighting on familiar mountainous territory, which the Germans weren’t used to.
D
Germany would become weaker by having to divide its military resources between the fronts.
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In exchange for the inclusion of the “war guilt” clause in the Treaty of Versailles, France agreed to support the

A
League of Nations.
B
United Nations.
C
Fourteen Points Plan.
D
Paris Peace Conference.
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Which best describes the overall type of art that emerged in the postwar period?

A
surreal
B
abstract
C
realistic
D
cubist
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American business owners believed taking sides in World War I would

A
lead to more money and trading opportunities.
B
lead to less money and trading opportunities.
C
mean a loss of workers who would be drafted.
D
mean more workers who supported the war effort.
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This political cartoon appeared in an American newspaper in 1921."Let's see you collect it," New York World (1921)"

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A
disapproval, because Germany is refusing to pay its war debts
B
approval, because Germany is eager and willing to pay its war debts
C
sympathy, because Germany has a large debt that will be difficult to pay
D
hostility, because Germany started the war and caused great destruction
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In what practical way did war bonds benefit citizens who purchased them?

A
The military did not draft anyone who bought bonds.
B
Bond purchasers did not have to ration as much as others.
C
Bonds helped many business owners make higher profits.
D
The government repaid bond purchasers with interest.
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This chart shows WWI spending.

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A
the United States
B
Russia
C
Germany
D
the United Kingdom
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During the Paris Peace Conference, France demanded more land on its border with Germany as

A
retribution for property damage.
B
payback for land lost during the war.
C
revenge for land lost in past wars.
D
protection against future attacks.
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This chart shows spending during World War I.

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A
Allied: Russia; Central Powers: Germany
B
Allied: the United Kingdom; Central Powers: Germany
C
Allied: the United Kingdom; Central Powers: Russia
D
Allied: France; Central Powers: Germany
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Why did Britain oppose the idea of self-determination in the “Fourteen Points” plan?

A
It wanted to protect its naval interests.
B
It wanted to protect its global empire.
C
It wanted to protect its trade agreements.
D
It wanted to protect its armament rights.
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Which best describes what Einstein’s theories tried to explain?

A
the creation of the universe
B
evolution and human development
C
how the physical world functions
D
the possibility of time travel
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Rationing most likely helped the total war effort by

A
forcing citizens to learn new skills to become self-sufficient.
B
teaching citizens that they should never rely on foreign products.
C
convincing citizens to sign up for military duty to escape hardship.
D
making citizens feel like they were contributing to the wartime effort.
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Read the passage from President Wilson’s “Fourteen Points” speech.We do not wish to injure her or to block in any way her legitimate influence or power. We do not wish to fight her either with arms or with hostile arrangements of trade if she is willing to associate herself with us and the other peace-loving nations of the world.

A
As long as Germany agrees to join other peace-loving nations, it will be treated with leniency in the aftermath of the war.
B
As long as Germany agrees to make reparations to peace-loving nations, it will be forgiven for starting the war.
C
Germany must first agree to rebuild the countries it damaged, then it can join other peace-loving nations.
D
Germany must first be punished for starting the war, then it can join other peace-loving nations.
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The tsar lost control of his soldiers during the February Revolution and could not enforce his rule, so he was forced to

A
flee Russia.
B
step down.
C
establish a new government.
D
lead a militia to fight to regain power.
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Which conditions did Austria demand of Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand? Check all that apply.

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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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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What was the most important reason civilians were urged to substitute goods during the war?

A
to allow a variety of factories to stay in business
B
to show their support for the war effort
C
to keep households from going hungry
D
to enable the armed forces to have enough supplies
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What was seen as a sign of the most power and influence among European nations?

A
industrialism
B
imperialism
C
nationalism
D
militarism
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Which changes were part of the League of Nation’s mandate system? Check all that apply.Turkey was granted independence.Saudi Arabia was put under British control.Iraq was granted independence.Syria was placed under French control.Egypt was placed under Spanish control.

A
Turkey was granted independence.
B
Saudi Arabia was put under British control.
C
Iraq was granted independence.
D
Syria was placed under French control.
E
Egypt was placed under Spanish control.

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