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Which of these are correct statements regarding the end of the war? Check all that apply.

A
Fighting continued until the moment the armistice was signed.
B
The signing of the armistice marked the end of the war.
C
Germany was forced to agree to all of the strict terms of the armistice.
D
Kaiser Wilhelm II remained the leader of Germany.
E
Under the kaiser, order returned to Berlin immediately.
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This chart shows the indirect costs of World War I.What is the most likely reason the United Kingdom had the largest shipping losses?

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A
The United Kingdom had the largest navy.
B
Russia reached a truce earlier in the war.
C
The United Kingdom had the weakest navy.
D
Germany fought most of its battles on land.
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This chart shows the indirect costs of WWI.Which shows the correct order, from most to least, of countries that had total indirect costs from WWI?

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A
Russia, France, Germany, United Kingdom
B
France, Russia, United Kingdom, Germany
C
Germany, United Kingdom, Russia, France
D
France, United Kingdom, Russia, Germany
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Allied forces experienced high death rates because

A
the German ground war was very successful.
B
they had to protect countries near the Balkans.
C
many deaths were soldiers and civilians from their colonies.
D
US forces had no safe places, since they were far from home.
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How did the United States’ decision to join the Allies affect World War I?

A
The decision played a minor role because the United States was unable to mobilize troops fast enough to defeat Germany.
B
The decision played a major role because the United States supplied thousands of men and supplies to aid in the Allied victory.
C
The decision played a minor role because the United States sent most of its resources to protect its border with Mexico.
D
The decision played a major role because the United States supplied millions of dollars and political pressure to aid in the Allied victory.
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How did US President Warren Harding step away from the League of Nations?

A
He demanded many new rules and regulations.
B
He declared an end to US membership in the League of Nations.
C
He said the US would play a limited role in the League of Nations.
D
He announced his support for an isolationist policy.
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Read the excerpt about the effects of poison gas.Like some liquid the heavy-coloured vapour poured relentlessly into the trenches, filled them, and passed on.For a few seconds nothing happened; the sweet-smelling stuff merely tickled their nostrils; they failed to realize the danger. Then, with inconceivable rapidity, the gas worked, and blind panic spread.—British eyewitness on the western front, 1915

A
slowly and ineffectively
B
slowly and effectively
C
quickly and effectively
D
quickly and ineffectively
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NeutralityFairnessImpartialityPeace

A
Neutrality
B
Fairness
C
Impartiality
D
Peace
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The graph shows the percentage of US homes with electricity.

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A
30%
B
40%
C
55%
D
75%
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The secret message in which Germany asked Mexico to attack the United States was called the

A
Zimmerman Telegram.
B
Lusitania Telegram.
C
German Telegram.
D
Kaiser Telegram.
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Why did Germany’s attempt to isolate France through the Triple Alliance fail?

A
France countered by creating the Triple Entente.
B
France attacked Germany before the alliance was solidified.
C
Russia felt threatened and attacked Germany.
D
Austria-Hungary backed out of the alliance.
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$1 million$100 million$500 million$1 billion

A
$1 million
B
$100 million
C
$500 million
D
$1 billion
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Which positions did Britain’s prime minister support at the Paris Peace Conference? Check all that apply.

A
He wanted to preserve Britain’s trading relationship with Germany.
B
He advocated for Germany’s armed forces to be dismantled.
C
He felt Germany should be broken up into two smaller countries.
D
He supported forcing Germany to return the Alsace-Lorraine to France.
E
He sought to create a secret alliance with Germany to ensure future peace.
F
He believed treating Germany harshly would lead to future conflicts.
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Immediately following World War I, the economy in the United States

A
suffered.
B
prospered.
C
was unaffected.
D
plunged to its lowest numbers.
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Which events in 1917 caused the United States to enter World War I? Check all that apply.

A
Britain intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram.
B
Germany sank the passenger ship Lusitania.
C
Mexico attacked the United States on US soil.
D
Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare.
E
Britain and France asked America to join the war.
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The map shows territories held by countries in 1914.Which two countries held the most territory in 1914?

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A
Russia and Portugal
B
United States and United Kingdom
C
United Kingdom and Russia
D
Russia and United States
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The League of Nations’ goals included repatriation of thousands of people. Why did these people require repatriation?

A
They were in dire economic circumstances during World War I.
B
They were captured and held as prisoners during World War I.
C
They had lost land during border disputes after World War I.
D
They were victims of abusive labor conditions after World War I.
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Under what circumstance might propaganda unintentionally hurt rather than help a cause?

A
An enemy decides to attack just as the propaganda is spreading.
B
People find out that the propaganda is based on false information.
C
The propaganda presents only one side of an issue to sway opinion.
D
Strong popular support for a cause makes propaganda unnecessary.
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What terms of the armistice did Germany agree to? Check all that apply.

A
Germany would keep all its ships.
B
Germany would exchange its prisoners.
C
Germany would surrender its weapons.
D
Germany would withdraw its troops.
E
Germany would surrender gained lands.
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In what year did the US economic recovery begin?

A
1933
B
1921
C
1941
D
1929

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