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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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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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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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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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Look at the figure, which shows a newspaper headline from the late 1800s. The headline shows how newspapers used yellow journalism to

Question illustration
A
sell more copies.
B
present facts.
C
express political opinions.
D
suggest political actions.
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How did Alexander Palmer justify the Palmer Raids of 1919 and 1920?

A
Palmer supported taking radical action against conservatives.
B
Palmer claimed to be the leader of the Communist Party.
C
Palmer claimed that the Espionage and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional.
D
Palmer warned of an imminent communist takeover.
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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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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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While anarchists became linked with violence in the late 1800s and early 1900s, socialists became linked with

A
patriotism.
B
the Palmer Raid.
C
the labor movement.
D
government.
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Read the quotation.“Words . . . may become subject to prohibition when of such a nature and used in such circumstances as to create a clear and present danger.”—Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Schenck v. United States, March 1919According to this ruling,

A
people had the right to say whatever they wished.
B
people were not allowed to discuss frightening or controversial topics.
C
the right to free speech had limits that could be enforced by the government.
D
the right to free speech was overturned.
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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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