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What was the purpose of the mandate system created by the Treaty of Versailles?

A
to turn former German colonies into independent nations
B
to limit the size of European armies in overseas territories
C
to transfer territory from European control to United Nations control
D
to give Allied powers control over territory the Central powers once held
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What was the main use for airplanes in World War I?

A
Airplanes enabled soldiers to observe troop movements and locations.
B
Airplanes allowed for the quick movement of resources.
C
Airplanes eliminated the need for soldiers in the trenches.
D
Airplanes decreased the significance of naval warfare.
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Read the opening line from a draft of an informative essay.This sentence is not effective because

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A
it is too short to include facts.
B
it lacks information and details.
C
it lacks an example or a quote.
D
it does not grab a reader’s attention.
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Nationalist movements in the Ottoman Empire helped Europe to

A
put Europeans at the head of new governments.
B
open up new trade routes in the empire.
C
create allies in newly formed nations.
D
gain more power in the region.
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This poster appeared during World War I.

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Women should get jobs in the war industries.
B
Women should participate in sports to support the war effort.
C
Women should join the armed forces.
D
Women should not help with the war effort.
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Under New Imperialism, Europe did not need large numbers of people to control colonies because of

A
decades of proven leadership under old imperialism.
B
improved transportation, communication, and other advantages.
C
carefully forged relationships with colonies’ existing governments.
D
strong central control from within European nations.
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In January 1918, US President Woodrow Wilson presented his Fourteen Points, which outlined his vision for postwar peace. Which were some of those points? Check all that apply.self-determination for colonized peoplesa democratic governmentarms reductionequal rights for allopen diplomacya peacekeeping organization

A
self-determination for colonized peoples
B
a democratic government
C
arms reduction
D
equal rights for all
E
open diplomacy
F
a peacekeeping organization
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Nanjing in 1842?

A
China got what it wanted because it showed strength during negotiation.
B
Europeans forced the Chinese to sign it, ending the first Opium War.
C
It prevented further wars between China and the Europeans.
D
It was the cause of further discord leading to more wars.
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Which of these actions was a provision of the Treaty of Versailles?

A
Germany lost all of its overseas colonies and territories.
B
Germany’s military was completely disbanded.
C
Germany was to be governed by the Allies.
D
Germany’s newly manufactured weapons would go to pay reparations.
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One of the three main goals of the East India Company was to

A
build up the Indian economy.
B
create a new British colony in Asia.
C
spread British influence and power.
D
establish rulers known as viceroys
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When Egypt made cotton its biggest crop, what major risk did it take?

A
making farming more important than industrialization
B
growing a crop in an unsuitable climate
C
choosing a crop for which there was little demand
D
depending on a crop whose price might go down
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The League of Nations was created after the Paris Peace Conference, at which the Treaty of Versailles had been negotiated. What was one of the primary aims of the League of Nations?

A
to guarantee equality for all
B
to promote international cooperation
C
to eliminate national governments in favor of world government
D
to erase national borders
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Nationalist movements in the Ottoman Empire resulted in

A
growth and a stronger empire.
B
independence or self-rule for many territories.
C
new alliances with many European nations.
D
a smaller but more stable empire.
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How was Japan easily able to defeat China in the Sino-Japanese War?

A
Japan’s military was better trained and equipped.
B
China surrendered quickly.
C
China had fewer troops.
D
Japan enlisted the help of its allies in Europe.
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The graph shows the results of German submarine warfare in early 1917.

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Germany was stepping up its efforts to stop goods from reaching the Allies.
B
Germany’s U-boat attacks were mostly ineffective in early 1917.
C
Germany was tired of the war and wanted to reach peace with the Allies.
D
Germany was seeking to maintain the Atlantic Ocean as German territory.
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When the Ottoman Empire weakened, Europe reacted by

A
building a canal for trade with the Ottoman region.
B
helping Ottoman nations achieve independence.
C
cutting off most trade with the Ottoman region.
D
trying to take more control of Ottoman lands.
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The Berlin Conference of 1885 is said to have set off a “scramble for Africa.” That means that Europeans

A
rushed to set up colonies in Africa.
B
fought each other on African soil before leaving the continent.
C
abandoned plans for establishing African colonies.
D
grew interested in African music and art forms.
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Read this statement by French Premier Clemenceau.America is far away, protected by the ocean. Not even Napoleon himself could touch England. You are both sheltered; we are not.In the excerpt, what is Clemenceau suggesting regarding the impact of World War I? Check all that apply.The United States is far from Europe, protected by the Atlantic.France is safer from German attack than either the United States or England.Napoleon’s wars caused more damage to France than World War I did.France is close to Germany and is therefore subject to a German attack.The United States does not need as much protection from Germany as France does.

A
The United States is far from Europe, protected by the Atlantic.
B
France is safer from German attack than either the United States or England.
C
Napoleon’s wars caused more damage to France than World War I did.
D
France is close to Germany and is therefore subject to a German attack.
E
The United States does not need as much protection from Germany as France does.
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The “Powder Keg” in the Balkans refers to the

A
invasion of the region by outside forces.
B
political instability of the region.
C
efforts taken to ease tensions throughout the region.
D
large number of munitions factories built in the region.
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1774183019071914

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1774
B
1830
C
1907
D
1914

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