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MULTIPLE ANSWERS : Which of the following are the long term causes of World War I? MARK ALL THAT APPLY A. Alliance system B. Imperialism C. Sinking of the U.S.S. Maine D. Nationalism
What is A Alliance system, B Imperialism & D Nationalism
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When World War I ends, Great Britain, France and Italy blame the war on which country? A. Russia B. Ottoman Empire C. Austria-Hungary D. Germany
What is D. Germany
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The laws that punished people who spoke out against the war were called A. The Treaty of Versailles. B. Espionage and Sedition Acts C. Wilson’s 14 Points D. Propaganda
What is B. Espionage and Sedition Acts
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At the end of World War I, Germany was forced into a truce or cease fire meaning A. Imperialism B. Armistice C. Isolation D. Nationalism
What is B. Armistice
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When the United States entered into World War I, the A.E.F. changed the course of the war by bringing fresh troops and supplies. Due to the American troops, they were nicknamed the A. Central Powers B. Doughboys. C. Bolsheviks. D. Rough Riders.
What is B. Doughboys.
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Final event to force the United States into World War I was when the Germans tried to make contact with their ambassador in Mexico. Germany wanted to make an alliance with Mexico in order to prevent the United States from sending troops into Europe. What was the name of this event? A. Zimmerman Note B. Balfour Declaration C. Monroe Doctrine D. Imperialism
What is A. Zimmerman Note
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What was the purpose of the League of Nations? A. To keep the United States and the Soviet Union from entering into another Cold War. B. To prevent another World War from occurring. C. To maintain international time between the Western and Eastern hemispheres. D. To establish the new boundaries for the new nations created at the end of World War I.
What is B. To prevent another World War from occurring.
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What political effect did World War I have on the United States? A. United States joined the League of Nations B. Enforced the Open Door Policy C. Demonstrated the failure of the Monroe Doctrine D. Transformed the US into a world power
What is D. Transformed the US into a world power
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As a result of the technology in World War I, the Central Powers and the Allies were at a standstill in the war. Neither side was able to gain ground. What is this called when a neither side can gain control and win battles?
What is stalemate
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Women gained the right to vote at the end of WWI with which amendment? A. 15th B. 17th C. 19th D. 21st
What is C. 19th
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What was considered the "powder keg" of Europe that caused World War I to start in 1914? A. Militarism B. Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand C. Murder of Tsar Nicholas of Russia D. Nationalism
What is B. Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand
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MULTIPLE ANSWER: During World War I, many changes occurred with the style of fighting. As result of the new technology, the war was at a standstill called a stalemate. Which technologies were responsible for the stalemate? A. Tank B. Poison gas C. Musket rifle D. Airplanes
What is A. Tank B. Poison gas D. Airplanes
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The "clear and present danger" ruling of the Supreme Court in Schenck v. United States illustrates the continuing conflict between A. Free speech and government authority B. The use of search warrants and the rights of the accused C. State powers and Federal powers D. Religious freedom and separation of church and state
What is A. Free speech and government authority
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At the end of World War I, the United States appeared to be a more powerful nation because A. Russia pulled out of the war allowing the United States to come into the war and fight. B. The United States was able to win the war for the Allies with supplies and fresh troops. C. Germany and other Central Powers were forced to pay reparations. D. Wilson had created a peace plan to end all wars.
What is B. The United States was able to win the war for the Allies with supplies and fresh troops.
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Wilson emphasized that colonies should have the right to select their own government. What terms means the right to choose your own government?
What is self-determination
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Many Americans were angered by the Central Powers when Germany U-boats A. Sank the Lusitania B. Destroyed the USS Maine C. Attacked Pearl Harbor D. Defeated the British Navy
What is A. Sank the Lusitania
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As a result of the war the US government asked the American people to do what in order to support the war? Select all that apply. A. Ration B. Sell vegetables C. Support the Central powers D. Discriminate against German Americans
What is A. Ration
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MULTIPLE ANSWERS: The Big Four in Paris established the Treaty of Versailles. Unlike Wilson’s 14 Points, the Treaty of Versailles created its own list of terms to end World War? Which of the following were terms established by the Treaty of Versailles? MARK ALL THAT APPLY A. Germany was blamed for the war and forced to make reparations. B. Russia received the western territory lost to Germany from the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. C. New countries were formed from Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire. D. The League of Nations was established.
What is A. Germany was blamed for the war and forced to make reparations. C. New countries were formed from Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire. D. The League of Nations was established.
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What were the four technologies that caused the stalemate in World War I?
What is tanks, planes, poison gas and machine guns
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World War I was driven by militarism, alliances, imperialism and nationalism. However, these four causes where driven by what in the nations who practiced MAIN?
What is Industrialization
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Who was the US general in charge of the troops fighting in Europe
What is John Pershing
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Charles Schenck was found guilty of violating the 1917 Espionage Act by distributing leaflets through the mail urging men to resist induction under the military draft for World War I. On appeal, Schenck’s attorneys argued the distributing of the leaflets was protected by the 1st amendment. The Supreme Court upheld his conviction. This case illustrates how individual rights can be balance against A. The rights of individuals. B. The security of the nation in a time of war. C. The opportunities for people to enlist in the military. D. The interests of the government in keeping courts open to provide justice.
What is B. The security of the nation in a time of war.
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After World War I, the Allies controlled many colonies. Many of these nations sent supplies and soldiers and in return expected independence. As a result, many colonies had a pride in their ethnicity and culture known as A. Nationalism. B. Militarism. C. Imperialism. D. Self-determination.
What is D. Self-determination.
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What point was considered Wilson's most significant?
What is League of Nations