Germany built up its supply of warships and other armaments as a matter of international prestige. This is an example of what factor that led to World War I?
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Responses
militarism
militarism
alliances
alliances
imperialism
imperialism
nationalism
In his Declaration of Neutrality, President Woodrow Wilson stated, “The people of the United States are drawn from many nations, and chiefly from the nations now at war.” Why did the president want to keep the United States out of World War I?
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Responses
He feared that some Americans would not be able to sympathize with the enemy and understand the reasons behind the war.
He feared that some Americans would not be able to sympathize with the enemy and understand the reasons behind the war.
He worried that entering the war would cause conflict and disloyalty among Americans because many had cultural ties to the countries at war.
He worried that entering the war would cause conflict and disloyalty among Americans because many had cultural ties to the countries at war.
He was concerned that America did not have enough ethnic diversity because immigration rates had plummeted.
He was concerned that America did not have enough ethnic diversity because immigration rates had plummeted.
He felt that Americans would be more likely to support the war if they valued their Eurpean origins.
He worried that entering the war would cause conflict and disloyalty among Americans because many had cultural ties to the countries at war.
During World War I, which already existing weapon was made significantly more effective with new technology?
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Responses
poisonous gas
poisonous gas
trench
trench
machine gun
machine gun
submarine
machine gun
Use both passages to answer the question.
What does the writer call attention to in both letters to his wife?
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Responses
how much he misses her
how much he misses her
how lovely the French countryside is
how lovely the French countryside is
how friendly the English officers are
how friendly the English officers are
how many people are in mourning
The answer based on the given information is: how much he misses her.
What gains did labor unions make during World War I? Select the two correct answers.
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Responses
Jobs in manufacturing became available overseas.
Jobs in manufacturing became available overseas.
The eight-hour workday became standard.
The eight-hour workday became standard.
Women were hired for management positions.
Women were hired for management positions.
Union members did not have to pay dues.
Union members did not have to pay dues.
Workers were paid a living wage.
The correct answers are:
- The eight-hour workday became standard.
- Workers were paid a living wage.
Why was the War Industries Board created during World War I?
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Responses
to ensure adequate military supplies
to ensure adequate military supplies
to relocate factories
to relocate factories
to shut down private industries
to shut down private industries
to resolve labor problems for corporations