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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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What happened to President Wilson’s goal of granting self-determination after the war?

A
It was never realized.
B
It was applied in Europe, but not to colonies in Africa or Asia.
C
It resulted in colonies in Africa and Asia being granted independence.
D
It resulted in elections in Europe that did away with the League of Nations.
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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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What were some of the natural resources that attracted Europeans to Africa in the 1800s? Choose four answers.

A
land for farming
B
gold and diamonds
C
ivory
D
rubber and palm oil
E
petroleum and coal
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Which of these were common aspects of war efforts during World War I? Select three options.

A
rationing
B
war bonds
C
using schools as military facilities
D
child soldiers
E
women working in factories
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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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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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The British East India Company had taken over India by

A
the 1550s.
B
the 1650s
C
the 1750s.
D
the 1850s.
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What was one change established by the British raj in India?

A
The British raj wrote reports to investors about trading profits.
B
The British raj built a private army made up of Indian soldiers.
C
The British raj created a civil-service system to rule the country.
D
The British raj set up a bribery system to keep local leaders in line.
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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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A
tariff
B
fee
C
goods tax
D
surcharge
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The map shows British India.What does this map of British India in 1860 show?

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A
provinces ruled by East India Company and trading states
B
provinces ruled by East India Company and manufacturing states
C
provinces ruled by the British raj and states controlled by Indian monarchs
D
provinces ruled by sepoys and states controlled by Mughal empire
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What caused Egypt’s troubles in the 1800s? Check all that apply.

A
rapid industrial expansion
B
reliance on cotton crops
C
social reforms
D
government spending
E
French interference
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On June 28, 1914, the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by

A
special agents sent by Russia.
B
the German kaiser.
C
a Serbian nationalist.
D
a member of the British royal family.
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Why did European powers compete for control of Muslim states? Check all that apply.

A
to win trade rights in Russia
B
to control natural resources in Persia
C
to claim territory in the Persian Gulf
D
to gain access to the Middle East
E
to control trade routes to India

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