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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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The main reason the German government signed the Treaty of Versailles was that

A
they thought the treaty was the only way to secure world peace.
B
they could not afford to pay the high fines imposed by not signing.
C
they believed that signing would keep them from paying restitution.
D
they feared the threat of an attack by the Allied forces.
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Which of the following headlines would be the best example of the yellow journalism of the late 1800s?

A
“Villainous Spain Starves Innocent Cubans”
B
“The USS Maine Arrives Safely in Havana”
C
“Spain Rejects US Offer to Help in Achieving Peace”
D
“Thousands of Cuban Revolutionaries Held in Jails”
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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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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 did the US improve working conditions during the building of the Panama Canal?

A
Sprayed for mosquitos and improved water quality.
B
Provided radios to help workers stay in touch with their families.
C
Improved nutrition for workers to increase productivity.
D
Used airplanes to deliver supplies more quickly.
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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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Which of the following was a significant challenge in building the Panama Canal?

A
Mosquitoes spread diseases to workers.
B
Engineering plans were often wrong.
C
Workers went on strike to get extra pay.
D
Congress did not provide enough money..
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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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When Perry returned to Japan in 1854, why did he bring more ships than he had in 1853?

A
to convince the Japanese to negotiate
B
to trade goods with the Japanese
C
to train US sailors to navigate across the Pacific
D
to transport a new US consul and other officials
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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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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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To expand their empires, imperialist countries in the 1800s preferred to take over

A
other imperialist countries with experienced labor forces.
B
industrially undeveloped countries rich in natural resources.
C
other imperialist countries that needed raw materials.
D
industrially undeveloped countries that needed resources.
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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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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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Which of the following resulted from the death of President McKinley in 1901?

A
Schenck v. United States
B
the Anarchist Exclusion Act
C
the arrest of Emma Goldman
D
the Espionage and Sedition Acts
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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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Study the cartoon, which was published in 1898 to support US expansionism. What is the significance of the eagle’s stance?

Question illustration
A
The eagle represents the willingness of the United States to use force to protect its territories.
B
The eagle shows that the United States has expanded enough.
C
The eagle represents the threat the United States poses to other countries.
D
The eagle shows that United States values freedom and liberty.
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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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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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