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Based on the chart, what can one most likely conclude about the relationship between industrial production and unemployment?

A
A rise in unemployment is tied to a rise in industrial production.
B
Low unemployment leads to a decline in industrial production.
C
Declines in industrial production are tied to a rise in unemployment.
D
A drop in industrial production leads to a drop in unemployment.
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In the early 1900s, after the Bolsheviks began to rule Russia,

A
the fight for power resulted in a three-year civil war.
B
the tsar and his family left Russia for Germany.
C
the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was no longer honored.
D
the White Army declared support for the Bolsheviks.
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Which of these was a result of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

A
the United States’ entrance into the war
B
the end of Austria-Hungary’s war with Serbia
C
the end of World War I
D
Russia’s withdrawal from the war
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After World War I, how did the US economy compare to that of Germany?

A
The German economy was stronger.
B
Both economies shifted up and down.
C
Both economies were about equal.
D
The US economy was stronger.
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What part did militarism play in increasing tensions in Europe?

A
Militarism led to a ban on military weapons.
B
Militarism made people fearful of a Muslim invasion.
C
Militarism led to an arms race.
D
Militarism made people frightened of the spread of disease.
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Which statement best explains why tension grew between European leaders over colonialism in Africa?

A
Some were angered because other nations took over their colonies.
B
Some felt that others were too far away from Africa to have colonies there.
C
Some believed the colonization of Africa was immoral and illegal.
D
Some feared that maintaining colonies in Africa would be too expensive.
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What event immediately preceded Russia’s decision to withdraw from World War I?

A
the overthrow of the tsar
B
the US entry into the war
C
the German capture of Moscow
D
the withdrawal of Allied support
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The “Powder Keg” in the Balkans refers to the

A
political instability of the region.
B
large number of munitions factories built in the region.
C
efforts taken to ease tensions throughout the region.
D
invasion of the region by outside forces.
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Who was the last tsar to rule Russia?

A
Nicholas II
B
Alexandra
C
Rasputin
D
Alexei
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In the early 1900s, how much contact did a Russian tsar have with the people?

A
A tsar met with the public on special occasions only.
B
A tsar was removed from the people and was rarely seen.
C
A tsar met with the people often, but not every day.
D
A tsar interacted with the public on a daily basis.
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What was the most significant use of German submarines during World War I?

A
preventing the resupply of Allied Forces
B
Submarines were supposed to prevent a ground war in Germany.
C
reducing overall casualties
D
deterring the expansion of the war
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Which statement best describes Germany’s submarine campaign during World War I?

A
German submarines made unrestricted attacks on ships.
B
Germany used submarines in land and sea attacks.
C
German submarines prevented all transatlantic shipping.
D
Germany made no use of submarines.
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Which statement describes an effect of poisonous gases used in combat during World War I?

A
Poisonous gases blistered soldiers’ skin, eyes, and lungs.
B
Poisonous gases brought an end to trench warfare.
C
Poisonous gases melted weapons and other armaments.
D
Poisonous gases caused explosions in the presence of gunpowder.
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What made Americans so willing to engage in stock market speculation in the 1920s?

A
People felt they had little to lose, and there were few other options.
B
Speculation was the lowest-risk way to invest in the stock market.
C
People were in an optimistic mood, and they were willing to take a risk.
D
Speculation helped many low-income people move to the middle class.
15

The US economy after World War I relied in large part on

A
construction.
B
inflation.
C
farming.
D
loans from abroad.
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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 decreased the significance of naval warfare.
D
Airplanes eliminated the need for soldiers in the trenches.
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As time went on, how did the Russian people view their country’s participation in World War I?

A
They urged the government to switch sides.
B
They were proud of Russia’s many battlefield victories.
C
They opposed it because of the high casualty rate.
D
They called for more aggressive participation.
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Before it entered World War I, the United States had declared itself to be

A
idealistic.
B
a neutral country.
C
an ally of either side.
D
xenophobic.
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How did most Russian citizens make a living in the early 1900s?

A
Most Russians were white-collar employees who worked in offices and shops.
B
Most Russians were wealthy landowners who were part of the privileged class.
C
Most Russians were factory workers who earned low wages in manufacturing.
D
Most Russians were peasants who worked on farms for very little money.
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Why did thousands of Russian citizens march on St. Petersburg in 1905?

A
They marched to call for an end to World War I, which had claimed the lives of many young Russian men.
B
They marched to bring about civil rights and to insist on suffrage for Russian women.
C
They marched to encourage the government to lower taxes, which had become too high for most people to pay.
D
They marched to demand better working conditions, more personal freedoms, and greater representation in government.

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