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How did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 affect World War I?

The United States immediately declared war on Germany.

Germany continued its policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.

The incident contributed to American opposition to Germany in the war.

The United States began a policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.

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What did Panama do after gaining independence?

formed an alliance with Nicaragua to build the Panama Canal.

refused to cooperate with the United States.

signed a treaty with the U.S. to build the Panama Canal.

rejoined Colombia as part of the same nation.

What is the most important reason the United States expanded its territory in Asia in the late 1800s?

to protect its political interests

to spread democracy

to protect and expand its Asian trade

to spread Christianity

The main reason the US Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles was because

isolationists felt the US should not have gotten into the war.

Republicans had gained power in the Senate.

Democrats had gained power in the Senate.

European nations wanted to punish Germany.

What effect did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 have on American public opinion of Germany?

It caused public opinion toward the Germans to remain unchanged.

It caused public opinion to turn in favor of the Germans.

It caused public opinion to turn against the Germans even more.

It caused public opinion to remain unchanged at first, but then favor the Germans.

Trench warfare led to stalemates during World War I by making it

difficult for attacks to succeed.

easy to attack the enemy.

difficult for soldiers to fight.

easy for soldiers to fight.

Which of the following had the greatest influence on how Germany was treated after World War I?

President Wilson’s desire to form the League of Nations

Germany’s desire for reasonable conditions of surrender and fair treatment

Europe’s desire to maintain original pre-war borders

the Allies’ desire to seek retribution for Germany’s actions

President Wilson based the idea for the League of Nations on his strong belief in

promoting economic growth and development.

protecting the rights of all nations.

facilitating free-trade agreements.

encouraging nations to use war to solve disputes.

During the early 1900s, which of the following movements created tension in Europe?

isolationism

nationalism

spiritualism

internationalism

During World War I, the increase in home gardens was an example of which of the following?

campaigns to overcome shortages caused by ships being sunk

civilian efforts to aid the war effort in practical ways

war-industry strategies meant to lower production costs

farmers’ marketing campaigns focused on increasing profits

In the late 1800s, the United States began to focus its foreign policy on

economic expansion.

imperialism.

military expansion.

nationalism.

Why did rebels in the Philippines fight against the United States after Spain lost the Spanish-American War?

The rebels were fighting for their independence because the United States did not give it to them.

The rebels wanted to become allies with China rather than with the United States.

The rebels hoped to take over the large plantations owned by US companies.

The rebels were upset because the United States would not allow them to practice their native religions.

How did the Allies undermine the acceptance of the Fourteen Points?

They perpetrated attacks on the open seas.

They continued secret deals and military alliances.

They refused to meet with President Wilson.

They forced Germany to dismantle its armed forces.

The Roosevelt Corollary was an extension of which of the following?

the gold standard

the Alaska Purchase

the Treaty of Paris

the Monroe Doctrine

Look at the map.Which number on the map shows Puerto Rico?

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