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What effect did the use of trenches and new technologies during World War I have?

A
Warfare was far deadlier than in the past and resulted in enormous casualties.
B
There were fewer battlefield casualties than in the past.
C
The war concluded much earlier than earlier wars.
D
Most deaths were related to injuries suffered after the war than during it.
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During World War I, why was propaganda important for the war efforts?

A
Propaganda provided guidance on how civilians could protect themselves.
B
Propaganda helped rally support for government war efforts.
C
Propaganda encouraged enemy soldiers to surrender.
D
Propaganda brought neutral nations into the war.
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The stalemate in the western front began after Germany failed to quickly defeat

A
Great Britain.
B
France.
C
Russia.
D
Italy.
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A
stalemate
B
casualty
C
propaganda
D
militant
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The graphic organizer shows the balance of power created by the alliance system in Europe prior to World War I.Which factor most affected the balance of power and led to the start of World War I?

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A
Territorial disputes in the Balkans led the Triple Alliance to attack the Triple Entente.
B
Economic disputes in Europe led the Triple Entente to attack the Triple Alliance.
C
Ethnic unrest in the Balkans and Ottoman Empire caused conflict between the alliances.
D
Uprisings in many of the colonized regions of Africa caused conflict between the alliances.
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A
Lusitania
B
Titanic
C
Victory
D
Revolution
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Why did governments sell war bonds?

A
to have funds for domestic use
B
to fund all levels of government during the war
C
to repay national debts
D
to finance the war effort
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Which statement describes an effect of poisonous gases used in combat during World War I?

A
Poisonous gases blistered soldiers’ skin, eyes, and lungs.
B
Poisonous gases brought an end to trench warfare.
C
Poisonous gases melted weapons and other armaments.
D
Poisonous gases caused explosions in the presence of gunpowder.
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Which factor made it most difficult for soldiers to cross the area between the trenches?

A
The land was too wide to be crossed.
B
The land was not claimed by either side, so access to it was impossible.
C
The land was defended by civilians who prohibited fighting.
D
The land was mined territory and was subject to artillery, shelling, and gunfire.
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This poster appeared during World War I.

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A
Women should get jobs in the war industries.
B
Women should participate in sports to support the war effort.
C
Women should join the armed forces.
D
Women should not help with the war effort.
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What was the name of the German strategy for fighting a two-front war against France and Russia?

A
the Kaiser Plan
B
the King’s Plan
C
the German Plan
D
the Schlieffen Plan
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How did women’s roles in the workforce change during World War I?

A
Women entered the industrial workforce for the first time.
B
Women replaced men as workers in factories.
C
Women fought in the war alongside men.
D
Women became the primary earners at home.
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Which factors created rising tensions between European powers before World War I? Check all that apply.

A
the expansion of armies through militarism
B
the growth of capitalism through free markets
C
the spread of nationalism through revolts
D
the creation of alliances through treaties
E
the influx of communism through dictatorships
F
the increase of imperialism through conquests
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Why did the breakup of the Ottoman Empire disrupt the balance of power in Europe?

A
Ethnic groups began to gain independence.
B
Russia moved in to seize land in the area.
C
Great Britain began to colonize the region.
D
Alliances fought to gain control of the territory.
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In which of these countries was the western front located during World War I? Select four options.

A
Italy
B
France
C
Great Britain
D
Belgium
E
Germany
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What countries comprised the Triple Entente?

A
Great Britain, France, Spain
B
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
C
France, Great Britain, Russia
D
Russia, France, Germany
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When World War I began in August 1914, many people anticipated that the war would end by Christmas of that year. Which event extended the war into 1915 and beyond?

A
The Americans entered the war.
B
The French stopped the German advance in the west.
C
The Russian Revolution expanded the war in the east.
D
The Russians stopped the German advance in the east.
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Why did Germany declare war on Russia?

A
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s support of Serbia.
B
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s support of Austria-Hungary.
C
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s mobilization of troops.
D
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s expansion into the Balkans.
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Which statement best describes Germany’s submarine campaign during World War I?

A
Germany made no use of submarines.
B
Germany used submarines in land and sea attacks.
C
German submarines made unrestricted attacks on ships.
D
German submarines prevented all transatlantic shipping.
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This is a poster advertising war bonds during World War I.

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A
children
B
American soldiers
C
civilians
D
German soldiers

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