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U-boats were used primarily to

A
gather information about enemy movements by tracking warships.
B
protect the German coast from attack by Allied ships and submarines.
C
resupply troops with guns, ammunition, and food via sea rather than land.
D
target Allied shipments on passenger ships, warships, and merchant ships.
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Which country suffered the most severe damage to its land and structures during WWI?

A
the United Kingdom
B
Germany
C
Russia
D
France
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This is an image of an event from World War I.

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A
Kaiser Wilhelm II stepping down
B
the armistice being signed
C
Germany resisting the armistice
D
prisoners of war being exchanged
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Which best explains how the Russian Revolution altered the balance of power during World War I?

A
Russia’s new government exited the war, making it easier for the Central Powers to focus on the other Allied countries.
B
Russia’s new government exited the war, leading to victory for the Central Powers over the other Allied countries.
C
Russia’s new government negotiated a peace treaty, bringing Austria-Hungary into the war with the other Allied countries.
D
Russia’s new government negotiated a peace treaty, bringing the United States into the war with the other Allied countries.
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The chart shows the casualties faced by the Central Powers.

Question illustration
A
France
B
Austria-Hungary
C
the United Kingdom
D
Germany
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Adolf Hitler wrote these words in 1923, years before he came to power in Germany.With the armistice begins the humiliation of Germany. . . . So long as this Treaty stands there can be no resurrection of the German people; no social reform of any kind is possible! The Treaty was made in order to bring 20 million Germans to their deaths and to ruin the German nation.

A
Germany must maintain peaceful relations with its former enemies.
B
Germany should abide by the terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
C
Germany must break the humiliating terms of the Treaty of Versailles.
D
Germany should thank the Allies for ending the fighting.
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Why were the Balkans called the “powder keg” of Europe?

A
many of the Balkans’ countries had nationalist independence movements
B
many of the Balkans’ countries were coveted by Austria-Hungary and Russia
C
many of the Balkans’ countries consisted of powerful empires in constant conflict
D
many of the Balkans’ countries engaged in conflict with the Ottoman Empire
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Which created the most resentment among European nations?

A
countries mining their colonies for their own riches
B
countries taking over each other’s colonies
C
countries aiding the opposition forces in their colonies
D
countries establishing colonies next to theirs
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An important goal of anti-German propaganda was to

A
make Germany surrender in order to end the war.
B
ask other countries to negotiate peace.
C
persuade Germany to stop bombing ships.
D
convince countries to join the Allied effort.
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Why did the breakup of the Ottoman Empire disrupt the balance of power in Europe?

A
Ethnic groups began to gain independence.
B
Russia moved in to seize land in the area.
C
Great Britain began to colonize the region.
D
Alliances fought to gain control of the territory.
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What method characterizes propaganda?

A
presenting both sides of an issue
B
looking for peaceful solutions to problems
C
encouraging citizens to think for themselves
D
using stories and images to help a cause
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This chart shows Allied deaths from World War I.

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the UK and Russia
B
Italy and the US
C
the US and the UK
D
Italy and France
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Where was the World War I armistice signed?

A
in Berlin
B
on the France-Germany border
C
on the Germany-Russia border
D
in Paris
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What convinced Germany to sign an armistice ending World War I?

A
France’s demand for justice from Germany
B
Britain’s call for punishment against Germany
C
the Big Four’s tough stance at the peace conference
D
the United States’ “Fourteen Points” plan for peace
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After World War I, how did the US economy compare to that of Germany?

A
The US economy was stronger.
B
The German economy was stronger.
C
Both economies were about equal.
D
Both economies shifted up and down.
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Read Article 231 of the Treaty of Versailles.The Allied governments affirm, and Germany accepts, the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage to which the Allied governments and their peoples have been subjected as a consequence of the war.

A
Germany would have to pay war reparations.
B
Germany would have to accept new colonies.
C
Germany would have to give part of its territory to Poland.
D
Germany would have to join the League of Nations.
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Which factors created rising tensions between European powers before World War I? Check all that apply.the expansion of armies through militarismthe growth of capitalism through free marketsthe spread of nationalism through revoltsthe creation of alliances through treatiesthe influx of communism through dictatorshipsthe increase of imperialism through conquests

A
the expansion of armies through militarism
B
the growth of capitalism through free markets
C
the spread of nationalism through revolts
D
the creation of alliances through treaties
E
the influx of communism through dictatorships
F
the increase of imperialism through conquests
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Which statement best explains how President Wilson’s background affected peace negotiations?

A
He was a former university president with little political experience.
B
He was an idealist who was often unwilling to compromise.
C
He was a realist who was often willing to compromise.
D
He was a former university president unfamiliar with negotiations.
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What effect did the “Fourteen Points” have on Germany at the end of World War I?

A
Germany grew confident and continued to fight rather than sign an armistice bringing an end to the war.
B
Germany grew nervous and continued to fight rather than sign an armistice bringing an end to the war.
C
Germany became willing to sign an armistice because leaders believed they could gain more territory.
D
Germany became willing to sign an armistice because leaders felt a peace settlement would be fair.
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By 1914, imperialism had fed into European tensions because of

A
the high number of colonies unifying to combat total domination by Europe.
B
North and South America competing for colonies.
C
many colonial countries’ proximity to Europe.
D
the high number of European countries competing for colonies all over the world.

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