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
The War Industries Board was created during World War I to ensure adequate military supplies.
Use the image to answer the question.
What was the primary purpose of this American propaganda poster from the World War I era?
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Responses
to urge citizens to enlist in the military
to urge citizens to enlist in the military
to persuade volunteers to work in industry
to persuade volunteers to work in industry
to convince women to ration food
to convince women to ration food
to encourage people to help finance the war effort
Unfortunately, I cannot see the image you are referring to as I am a text-based AI model. If you could describe the image or provide more context, I would be able to assist you in answering the question.
It seems to be a picture of the statue of liberty a text saying "YOU" In big red letters. With a text that also says "Buy a Liberty Bond, Lest I Perish!"
Based on the description you provided, the primary purpose of this American propaganda poster from the World War I era was to encourage people to help finance the war effort by buying Liberty Bonds.
Why did President Wilson’s Fourteen Points call for freedom of the seas and the reduction of armaments?
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Wilson wanted to reduce the amount of violence caused by deadly weapons and unrestricted submarine warfare.
Wilson wanted to reduce the amount of violence caused by deadly weapons and unrestricted submarine warfare.
Wilson believed that free trade and an end to secret treaties were crucial for peace.
Wilson believed that free trade and an end to secret treaties were crucial for peace.
Wilson hoped the Treaty of Versailles would allow for extensive American intervention in foreign disputes.
Wilson hoped the Treaty of Versailles would allow for extensive American intervention in foreign disputes.
Wilson worried that Russia would disrupt the League of Nations' significance and international authority.
Wilson wanted to reduce the amount of violence caused by deadly weapons and unrestricted submarine warfare.
Wilson believed that free trade and an end to secret treaties were crucial for peace.
What was the United States Army's role in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive?
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Responses
U.S. troops fought alongside French troops to break the Hindenburg Line and immobilize the German army.
U.S. troops fought alongside French troops to break the Hindenburg Line and immobilize the German army.
U.S. troops in France hid in forests and trenches and ambushed the German army using hand-to-hand combat.
U.S. troops in France hid in forests and trenches and ambushed the German army using hand-to-hand combat.
U.S. troops provided emergency medical support to Allied soldiers and German soldiers on the Western Front.
U.S. troops provided emergency medical support to Allied soldiers and German soldiers on the Western Front.
U.S. troops carried out orders from British army commanders to repel the German army’s attack using poison gas.
U.S. troops carried out orders from British army commanders to repel the German army’s attack using poison gas.
U.S. troops fought alongside French troops to break the Hindenburg Line and immobilize the German army.
In what way were the public responses to the influenza pandemic and the Red Scare after World War I similar reactions to very different problems?
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Responses
increased violence
increased violence
new government agencies
new government agencies
calls for enlistment
calls for enlistment
growing fear of others
The similar reaction in public responses to the influenza pandemic and the Red Scare after World War I was a growing fear of others.
The international role of the United States changed as a result of World War I. What was the short-term effect of this change?
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Responses
return to isolationism
return to isolationism
severe economic depression
severe economic depression
increase in immigration
increase in immigration
leadership in world affairs
The short-term effect of the change in the international role of the United States as a result of World War I was a return to isolationism.
Where would the Teapot Dome scandal go on the timeline?
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Responses
added to 1920
added to 1920
spanning 1920–1923
spanning 1920–1923
added to 1924
added to 1924
spanning 1925–1928
The Teapot Dome scandal would go on the timeline spanning 1920-1923.
Which economic policy of the 1920s resulted in lower taxes?
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Responses
Emergency Tariff of 1921
Emergency Tariff of 1921
Kellogg-Briand Pact
Kellogg-Briand Pact
Washington Disarmament Conference
Washington Disarmament Conference
Revenue Act of 1924
Revenue Act of 1924 resulted in lower taxes.
Which statement best represents how Harding and Coolidge's presidential policies compare and contrast with each other?
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Responses
Both were progressive, but only Coolidge backed banking regulations.
Both were progressive, but only Coolidge backed banking regulations.
Both were Republicans, but only Coolidge had a laissez-faire attitude toward business.
Both were Republicans, but only Coolidge had a laissez-faire attitude toward business.
Both were isolationists, but only Harding supported joining the League of Nations.
Both were isolationists, but only Harding supported joining the League of Nations.
Both were pro-business, but only Harding’s presidency is famous for scandals.