A four-box flowchart titled “Buildup to World War I” has arrows between the boxes pointing from left to right.In the far left box is the phrase “European nations compete for new colonies and better navies.” The second box contains the phrase “Germany forms the Triple Alliance, and France forms the Triple Entente.” The third box is blank. The last box contains the phrase “Alliances declare war. World War I begins.”
Question
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Which of the following best completes the flowchart illustrating the developments that led to World War I?
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Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated.
Many European nations form policies on negotiating new boundaries.
Many European nations form policies on negotiating new boundaries.
Nations in Europe try to form alliances with the United States.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated.
Question
From 1914–1916 as war raged in Europe, why was it difficult for America to remain neutral? Select all that apply.
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Germany broke neutrality agreements and urged Mexico into an alliance against the U.S.
Germany broke neutrality agreements and urged Mexico into an alliance against the U.S.
Newspapers encouraged a policy of expansionism.
Newspapers encouraged a policy of expansionism.
The warring powers interfered with the U.S. right to freedom of the seas.
The warring powers interfered with the U.S. right to freedom of the seas.
President Wilson supported involvement to end the war quickly.
President Wilson supported involvement to end the war quickly.
Germany broke neutrality agreements and urged Mexico into an alliance against the U.S.
The warring powers interfered with the U.S. right to freedom of the seas.
President Wilson supported involvement to end the war quickly.
From 1914–1916 as war raged in Europe, why was it difficult for America to remain neutral? Select all that apply.
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Responses
Germany broke neutrality agreements and urged Mexico into an alliance against the U.S.
Germany broke neutrality agreements and urged Mexico into an alliance against the U.S. - only 2 answers are allowed
Newspapers encouraged a policy of expansionism.
Newspapers encouraged a policy of expansionism. - only 2 answers are allowed
The warring powers interfered with the U.S. right to freedom of the seas.
The warring powers interfered with the U.S. right to freedom of the seas. - only 2 answers are allowed
President Wilson supported involvement to end the war quickly.
President Wilson supported involvement to end the war quickly. - only 2 answers are allowed
Only 2 answers are allowed.
Only 2 answers are allowed.
Germany broke neutrality agreements and urged Mexico into an alliance against the U.S.
The warring powers interfered with the U.S. right to freedom of the seas.
How did President Cleveland view U.S. interference in Hawaii?
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He thought it was a success.
He thought it was a success.
He thought it was inevitable.
He thought it was inevitable.
He thought it was a disgrace.
He thought it was a disgrace.
He thought it was inadvisable.
He thought it was inevitable.
What effect did the sale of Liberty Bonds have on the American effort in World War I?
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The sale of the bonds caused high unemployment and a loss in investment in U.S. businesses.
The sale of the bonds caused high unemployment and a loss in investment in U.S. businesses.
The sale of the bonds raised more than half of the funds the government spent on the war effort.
The sale of the bonds raised more than half of the funds the government spent on the war effort.
The sale of the bonds caused distrust in the government when it did not pay back the loans.
The sale of the bonds caused distrust in the government when it did not pay back the loans.
The sale of the bonds caused inequality in the United States because few people could afford to buy them.
The sale of the bonds raised more than half of the funds the government spent on the war effort.
A poster depicts a man in a suit and bowtie standing at a window overlooking a giant American flag and soldiers. The top of the poster says “ENLIST.” The bottom of the poster has the phrase “On Which Side of the Window are You?”
Question
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What effect did propaganda posters, such as this one from 1917, have on the war effort in the United States?
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Responses
They led young people to question the nation’s involvement in the war.
They led young people to question the nation’s involvement in the war.
They led young people to leave the country to avoid being drafted.
They led young people to leave the country to avoid being drafted.
They led young people to volunteer to serve in the U.S. armed forces.
They led young people to volunteer to serve in the U.S. armed forces.
They led to increased numbers of young men drafted into the U.S. armed forces.