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Which of the following did the US government attempt to do during World War I?

A
return the nation to a policy of neutrality
B
increase public sympathy for the Germans
C
raise the level of participation in elections
D
convince people to conserve resources
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In the Fourteen Points, Woodrow Wilson advocated for diplomacy over violence by seeking to prohibit

A
secret agreements between nations.
B
communication between nations.
C
treaties between nations.
D
mediation in order to solve disputes between nations.
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Why did late-1890s newspapers publish sensational stories about Cuba and the Spanish-American War?

A
Newspapers used the stories to sell more papers.
B
The stories were meant to attract more Spanish and Cuban readers in the United States.
C
The stories helped elected US officials learn about what was happening.
D
Newspapers wanted other countries to know that the United States was watching Cuba closely.
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President Wilson’s Fourteen Points were largely unsuccessful in bringing about lasting peace because

A
the League of Nations had a strong rivalry between its members.
B
the Allies were more concerned with punishment and restitution than with peace.
C
Germany refused to accept any agreement based on the Fourteen Points.
D
European countries could no longer use secret agreements to settle disputes.
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During World War I, the main goal of the US government agency that created war posters was

A
to increase public support for the war.
B
to convince the soldiers in Europe to fight.
C
to help get President Wilson reelected.
D
to take people’s minds off the war.
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How were many victims of the Palmer Raids treated?

A
They were tried and released by Palmer.
B
They were found guilty by the Supreme Court.
C
They were detained and then tried.
D
They were sent to jail without a trial.
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How did the Spanish-American War affect US power in Asia?

A
The war with the Filipino rebels reduced US influence in Asia.
B
The war gave the US more military and economic power in Asia.
C
The war had little effect on US power in Asia.
D
The war created opposition to the US in many Asian countries.
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Which of the following is most characteristic of a country run by anarchists?

A
The country would exclude immigrants.
B
The country would eliminate private property.
C
The country would have no enemies.
D
The country would have no organized government.
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Why were some Serbians and Bosnians angry with Austria-Hungary in 1914?

A
Austria-Hungary had taken over Bosnia and dominated Serbia.
B
Austria-Hungary refused to trade with either country.
C
Austria-Hungary would not allow religious freedom in either country.
D
Austria-Hungary wanted to build a railroad through the center of both countries.
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The year 1917 was important for the Wright Brothers because

A
their first successful flight occurred.
B
their patent expired.
C
they began to work for the army.
D
they began to work for the British Air Force.
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Which sentence best describes the influence of alliances on the start of World War I?

A
Alliances delayed the beginning of World War I because nations were afraid to attack one another.
B
Alliances forced member nations to settle their differences through talks rather than through armed attacks.
C
Alliances prevented many European countries from joining the war because they had signed a pledge not to.
D
Alliances between nearly all European nations meant that when two went to war, all became involved.
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After the United States declared war on Germany, approximately how long did it take for over a million American troops to arrive in Europe?

A
two months
B
two years
C
one month
D
one year
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Why did the United States establish the Open Door policy?

A
to ensure that it could conduct trade with and exert influence in China
B
to encourage immigration from China and other Asian countries
C
to allow US missionaries to travel freely in other countries
D
to secure a lasting peace among the various imperial powers
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Which statement characterizes Japan’s economy during the Meiji Restoration?

A
Japan’s economy limited trade with other nations because of isolationism.
B
Japan’s economy was based on agriculture and did not change much.
C
Japan’s economy expanded trade with Western nations and industrialized rapidly.
D
Japan’s economy suffered economic declines because industrialization was slow.
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Which event occurred on November 11, 1918?

A
The first American troops arrived in Europe.
B
The battle of Meuse-Argonne started.
C
The Allies accepted the Fourteen Points.
D
The armistice ending the war was signed.
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Advances in communications technology affected World War I by allowing for

A
trenches to be dug more quickly.
B
faster changes and planning in battle.
C
troops to travel with greater speed.
D
supplies to reach troops more efficiently.
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France joined the Triple Entente because

A
it had a long history of friendship with Great Britain.
B
it needed protection from Germany.
C
its leaders wanted to take over land in the Balkans.
D
its leaders wanted to protect French colonies in Africa.
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Which of the following best describes the main effect of the draft between 1917 and 1919?

A
The draft led to American entry into World War I.
B
The draft reassured Americans that the president would support the troops.
C
The draft dramatically increased the size of the American armed forces.
D
The draft caused the American people to distrust the Germans.
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In the 1890s, how did yellow journalism influence the American opinion on the United States helping Cuba to fight against Spain?

A
Americans were afraid the United States could not win the war on its own.
B
Americans thought the Cuban revolutionaries wouldn’t allow the United States to trade in Cuba.
C
Americans feared Spain would become too powerful.
D
Americans became more supportive of intervention in Cuba.
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Which of the following best describes the controversy in the United States over the 1868 purchase of Alaska?

A
Supporters hoped to connect Alaska to the “Lower 48” by annexing Canada, a plan detractors considered imperialistic.
B
Supporters saw Alaska as a foothold into Europe, while detractors were concerned that attacking Europe would prove too costly.
C
Supporters believed Alaska would provide valuable natural resources, while detractors felt it was too cold and too far away.
D
Supporters felt that control of Alaska was key to expanding US trade, while detractors believed that Alaska was too far north to influence trade.

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