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

A
Austria-Hungary refused to trade with either country.
B
Austria-Hungary wanted to build a railroad through the center of both countries.
C
Austria-Hungary had taken over Bosnia and dominated Serbia.
D
Austria-Hungary would not allow religious freedom in either country.
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The policies and reforms of the Second New Deal were designed to

A
prevent the Depression from happening again.
B
create educational opportunities for adults.
C
boost the nation’s economy.
D
limit how labor unions operated.
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France joined the Triple Entente because

A
it needed protection from Germany.
B
its leaders wanted to protect French colonies in Africa.
C
it had a long history of friendship with Great Britain.
D
its leaders wanted to take over land in the Balkans.
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In the 1920s, what did businesses and industries do that caused the economy to slow down?

A
They stopped buying stocks.
B
They bought stocks on margin.
C
They overproduced goods.
D
They hired more workers.
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Why did many European nations quickly join World War I following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in 1914?

A
They were ordered to by the United States.
B
They had pledged to fight with other countries.
C
They were ready for war.
D
They wanted to prevent more assassinations.
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The main reason the German government signed the Treaty of Versailles was that

A
they feared the threat of an attack by the Allied forces.
B
they thought the treaty was the only way to secure world peace.
C
they believed that signing would keep them from paying restitution.
D
they could not afford to pay the high fines imposed by not signing.
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The New Deal in part started a debate in the United States about the

A
stability of the US government.
B
role of the federal government.
C
influence of foreign-owned companies.
D
social responsibility of industry.
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Which of these describes the most important effect the tank had on World War I?

A
The tank increased the use of trench warfare in World War I.
B
The tank ended the use of trench warfare for defense.
C
The tank proved to be ineffective against bombs and guns.
D
The tank caused the war to last longer by killing so many soldiers.
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Why did Russia send troops to the border of Austria-Hungary in 1914?

A
Austria-Hungary needed help resisting a German invasion.
B
Austria-Hungary had invaded Serbia, and Russia was in an alliance with Serbia.
C
Austria-Hungary was sending its people to live in Russia.
D
Austria-Hungary was threatening to invade Russia.
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In the Fourteen Points, Woodrow Wilson advocated for diplomacy over violence by seeking to prohibit

A
mediation in order to solve disputes between nations.
B
communication between nations.
C
treaties between nations.
D
secret agreements between nations.
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Which statement best summarizes the effect of technology in World War I?

A
New technology helped armies capture more territory.
B
New technology led to speedier offensive victories.
C
New technology led to a new, more defensive kind of war.
D
New technology made armies return to older ways of fighting.
13

Which factor helped shift American opinion away from neutrality during World War I?

A
strong cultural ties to Great Britain
B
strong cultural ties to Germany
C
strong trade relationships with Russia
D
strong trade relationships with Austria
14

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was responsible for

A
bringing electricity to rural areas.
B
replacing striking workers.
C
helping with natural resource conservation.
D
improving infrastructure and public facilities.
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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 between nearly all European nations meant that when two went to war, all became involved.
C
Alliances forced member nations to settle their differences through talks rather than through armed attacks.
D
Alliances prevented many European countries from joining the war because they had signed a pledge not to.
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Which best describes the relationship between President Wilson’s Fourteen Points and the Treaty of Versailles?

A
The Fourteen Points rejected the basis for the Treaty of Versailles, and opposed ending the war.
B
The Fourteen Points formed the basis for the Treaty of Versailles.
C
The Fourteen Points had no likeness to the Treaty of Versailles.
D
The Fourteen Points proposed creating the League of Nations, the Treaty of Versailles confirmed it.
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What helped manufacturers keep up with consumers in the 1920s?

A
changing demands of buyers
B
more regulations and lower taxes
C
aggressive advertising campaigns
D
fewer regulations and lower taxes
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During World War I, the second phase in battles that crossed enemy lines and approached trenches was

A
aerial bombing.
B
infantry attack.
C
heavy bombardment.
D
sniper fire.
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At the end of World War I, which of these caused the greatest damage to President Wilson’s legacy?

A
Republicans gained power in Congress.
B
Wilson became too ill to make public appearances.
C
Henry Cabot Lodge became an isolationist.
D
The US never joined the League of Nations.
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President Wilson’s Fourteen Points were largely unsuccessful in bringing about lasting peace because

A
the Allies were more concerned with punishment and restitution than with peace.
B
Germany refused to accept any agreement based on the Fourteen Points.
C
the League of Nations had a strong rivalry between its members.
D
European countries could no longer use secret agreements to settle disputes.
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What does a strong economy depend on the most?

A
most people’s confidence in the economy.
B
most consumers buying on credit.
C
many banks giving many people loans.
D
many investors speculating.

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