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

return the nation to a policy of neutrality

increase public sympathy for the Germans

raise the level of participation in elections

convince people to conserve resources

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In the Fourteen Points, Woodrow Wilson advocated for diplomacy over violence by seeking to prohibit

secret agreements between nations.

communication between nations.

treaties between nations.

mediation in order to solve disputes between nations.

Why did late-1890s newspapers publish sensational stories about Cuba and the Spanish-American War?

Newspapers used the stories to sell more papers.

The stories were meant to attract more Spanish and Cuban readers in the United States.

The stories helped elected US officials learn about what was happening.

Newspapers wanted other countries to know that the United States was watching Cuba closely.

President Wilson’s Fourteen Points were largely unsuccessful in bringing about lasting peace because

the League of Nations had a strong rivalry between its members.

the Allies were more concerned with punishment and restitution than with peace.

Germany refused to accept any agreement based on the Fourteen Points.

European countries could no longer use secret agreements to settle disputes.

During World War I, the main goal of the US government agency that created war posters was

to increase public support for the war.

to convince the soldiers in Europe to fight.

to help get President Wilson reelected.

to take people’s minds off the war.

How were many victims of the Palmer Raids treated?

They were tried and released by Palmer.

They were found guilty by the Supreme Court.

They were detained and then tried.

They were sent to jail without a trial.

How did the Spanish-American War affect US power in Asia?

The war with the Filipino rebels reduced US influence in Asia.

The war gave the US more military and economic power in Asia.

The war had little effect on US power in Asia.

The war created opposition to the US in many Asian countries.

Which of the following is most characteristic of a country run by anarchists?

The country would exclude immigrants.

The country would eliminate private property.

The country would have no enemies.

The country would have no organized government.

Why were some Serbians and Bosnians angry with Austria-Hungary in 1914?

Austria-Hungary had taken over Bosnia and dominated Serbia.

Austria-Hungary refused to trade with either country.

Austria-Hungary would not allow religious freedom in either country.

Austria-Hungary wanted to build a railroad through the center of both countries.

The year 1917 was important for the Wright Brothers because

their first successful flight occurred.

their patent expired.

they began to work for the army.

they began to work for the British Air Force.

Which sentence best describes the influence of alliances on the start of World War I?

Alliances delayed the beginning of World War I because nations were afraid to attack one another.

Alliances forced member nations to settle their differences through talks rather than through armed attacks.

Alliances prevented many European countries from joining the war because they had signed a pledge not to.

Alliances between nearly all European nations meant that when two went to war, all became involved.

After the United States declared war on Germany, approximately how long did it take for over a million American troops to arrive in Europe?

two months

two years

one month

one year

Why did the United States establish the Open Door policy?

to ensure that it could conduct trade with and exert influence in China

to encourage immigration from China and other Asian countries

to allow US missionaries to travel freely in other countries

to secure a lasting peace among the various imperial powers

Which statement characterizes Japan’s economy during the Meiji Restoration?

Japan’s economy limited trade with other nations because of isolationism.

Japan’s economy was based on agriculture and did not change much.

Japan’s economy expanded trade with Western nations and industrialized rapidly.

Japan’s economy suffered economic declines because industrialization was slow.

Which event occurred on November 11, 1918?

The first American troops arrived in Europe.

The battle of Meuse-Argonne started.

The Allies accepted the Fourteen Points.

The armistice ending the war was signed.

Advances in communications technology affected World War I by allowing for

trenches to be dug more quickly.

faster changes and planning in battle.

troops to travel with greater speed.

supplies to reach troops more efficiently.

France joined the Triple Entente because

it had a long history of friendship with Great Britain.

it needed protection from Germany.

its leaders wanted to take over land in the Balkans.

its leaders wanted to protect French colonies in Africa.

Which of the following best describes the main effect of the draft between 1917 and 1919?

The draft led to American entry into World War I.

The draft reassured Americans that the president would support the troops.

The draft dramatically increased the size of the American armed forces.

The draft caused the American people to distrust the Germans.

In the 1890s, how did yellow journalism influence the American opinion on the United States helping Cuba to fight against Spain?

Americans were afraid the United States could not win the war on its own.

Americans thought the Cuban revolutionaries wouldn’t allow the United States to trade in Cuba.

Americans feared Spain would become too powerful.

Americans became more supportive of intervention in Cuba.

Which of the following best describes the controversy in the United States over the 1868 purchase of Alaska?

Supporters hoped to connect Alaska to the “Lower 48” by annexing Canada, a plan detractors considered imperialistic.

Supporters saw Alaska as a foothold into Europe, while detractors were concerned that attacking Europe would prove too costly.

Supporters believed Alaska would provide valuable natural resources, while detractors felt it was too cold and too far away.

Supporters felt that control of Alaska was key to expanding US trade, while detractors believed that Alaska was too far north to influence trade.

Why did Russia send troops to the border of Austria-Hungary in 1914?

Austria-Hungary had invaded Serbia, and Russia was in an alliance with Serbia.

Austria-Hungary was threatening to invade Russia.

Austria-Hungary was sending its people to live in Russia.

Austria-Hungary needed help resisting a German invasion.

Which of the following headlines would be the best example of the yellow journalism of the late 1800s?

“Villainous Spain Starves Innocent Cubans”

“The USS Maine Arrives Safely in Havana”

“Spain Rejects US Offer to Help in Achieving Peace”

“Thousands of Cuban Revolutionaries Held in Jails”

Which of the following resulted from the death of President McKinley in 1901?

Schenck v. United States

the Anarchist Exclusion Act

the arrest of Emma Goldman

the Espionage and Sedition Acts

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

they thought the treaty was the only way to secure world peace.

they could not afford to pay the high fines imposed by not signing.

they believed that signing would keep them from paying restitution.

they feared the threat of an attack by the Allied forces.

During World War I, if an artist published an editorial cartoon criticizing the American entry into the war, that artist was guilty of

espionage.

sedition.

deportation.

anarchy.

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