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How did Russia’s withdrawal affect the German war effort?

A
The withdrawal inspired Germany to start negotiating for peace.
B
The withdrawal allowed Germany to make great gains on the Western Front.
C
The withdrawal enabled Germany to focus its efforts on the Ottoman Empire.
D
The withdrawal enabled Germany to focus its efforts on the Western Front.
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The League of Nations was created after the Paris Peace Conference, at which the Treaty of Versailles had been negotiated. What was one of the primary aims of the League of Nations?

A
to promote international cooperation
B
to guarantee equality for all
C
to erase national borders
D
to eliminate national governments in favor of world government
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The Zimmerman Telegram suggested that Mexico ally itself with Germany against the United States. What did the telegram convince Congress to do?

A
ask that the United States ally itself with Germany too
B
invade Mexico
C
give back Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona to Mexico
D
declare war on Germany
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Each country had its own goals in negotiating the Treaty of Versailles. What was the goal of the British prime minister, David Lloyd George?

A
He did not want to negotiate; he wanted to keep fighting.
B
He shared much of Wilson’s vision of “peace without victory.”
C
He wanted to punish Germany for starting the war.
D
He advocated a moderate approach and wanted Germany’s colonies.
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Each country had its own goals in negotiating the Treaty of Versailles. What was the goal of the British prime minister, David Lloyd George?

A
He advocated a moderate approach and wanted Germany’s colonies.
B
He did not want to negotiate; he wanted to keep fighting.
C
He shared much of Wilson’s vision of “peace without victory.”
D
He wanted to punish Germany for starting the war.
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Which statement describes the strategy Germany followed after Russia withdrew from the war?

A
Germany ended submarine warfare in an effort to convince the United States to stay neutral.
B
Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare to cut off supplies going to the Allies.
C
Germany invaded Mexico as a means of distracting the United States from the fighting in Europe.
D
Germany appealed to the United States to become one of the Central powers.
27

The Zimmerman Telegram suggested that Mexico ally itself with Germany against the United States. What did the telegram convince Congress to do?

A
declare war on Germany
B
give back Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona to Mexico
C
ask that the United States ally itself with Germany too
D
invade Mexico
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In saying that he wanted “peace without victory,” President Wilson demonstrated that he was a(n)

A
coward.
B
realist.
C
tough negotiator.
D
idealist.
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In 1919, Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles. Did the treaty reflect Wilson’s vision of “peace without victory”? Why or why not?

A
Yes. Germany was able to negotiate a peace settlement without admitting defeat.
B
No. Although the treaty included Wilson’s Fourteen Points, other provisions made them redundant.
C
No. The other Allies wanted to punish Germany harshly for its actions.
D
Yes. Several of the Fourteen Points became part of the treaty.
30

In 1919, Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles. Did the treaty reflect Wilson’s vision of “peace without victory”? Why or why not?

A
No. Although the treaty included Wilson’s Fourteen Points, other provisions made them redundant.
B
Yes. Several of the Fourteen Points became part of the treaty.
C
No. The other Allies wanted to punish Germany harshly for its actions.
D
Yes. Germany was able to negotiate a peace settlement without admitting defeat.
31

Which statement describes the strategy Germany followed after Russia withdrew from the war?

A
Germany invaded Mexico as a means of distracting the United States from the fighting in Europe.
B
Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare to cut off supplies going to the Allies.
C
Germany appealed to the United States to become one of the Central powers.
D
Germany ended submarine warfare in an effort to convince the United States to stay neutral.
32

Each country had its own goals in negotiating the Treaty of Versailles. What was the goal of the British prime minister, David Lloyd George?

A
He did not want to negotiate; he wanted to keep fighting.
B
He advocated a moderate approach and wanted Germany’s colonies.
C
He wanted to punish Germany for starting the war.
D
He shared much of Wilson’s vision of “peace without victory.”
33

When reparations were forced on Germany in the Treaty of Versailles, this demonstrated that the Allies wanted to

A
ensure that Germany was politically stable.
B
treat Germany as an equal partner after the war.
C
punish Germany and keep it weak.
D
forgive Germany for having started the war.
34

After its U-boats sank the Lusitania in 1915, what did Germany promise to do?

A
stop fighting on the western front
B
limit submarine warfare
C
sign the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
D
sink more passenger vessels
35

Which of these actions was a provision of the Treaty of Versailles?

A
Germany’s newly manufactured weapons would go to pay reparations.
B
Germany’s military was completely disbanded.
C
Germany lost all of its overseas colonies and territories.
D
Germany was to be governed by the Allies.
36

Which statement describes the strategy Germany followed after Russia withdrew from the war?

A
Germany invaded Mexico as a means of distracting the United States from the fighting in Europe.
B
Germany appealed to the United States to become one of the Central powers.
C
Germany ended submarine warfare in an effort to convince the United States to stay neutral.
D
Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare to cut off supplies going to the Allies.
37

How did Russia’s withdrawal affect the German war effort?

A
The withdrawal allowed Germany to make great gains on the Western Front.
B
The withdrawal enabled Germany to focus its efforts on the Ottoman Empire.
C
The withdrawal inspired Germany to start negotiating for peace.
D
The withdrawal enabled Germany to focus its efforts on the Western Front.
38

In saying that he wanted “peace without victory,” President Wilson demonstrated that he was a(n)

A
idealist.
B
realist.
C
coward.
D
tough negotiator.
39

The League of Nations was created after the Paris Peace Conference, at which the Treaty of Versailles had been negotiated. What was one of the primary aims of the League of Nations?

A
to promote international cooperation
B
to erase national borders
C
to eliminate national governments in favor of world government
D
to guarantee equality for all
40

Which of these actions was a provision of the Treaty of Versailles?

A
Germany lost all of its overseas colonies and territories.
B
Germany’s newly manufactured weapons would go to pay reparations.
C
Germany’s military was completely disbanded.
D
Germany was to be governed by the Allies.

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