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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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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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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 statement best explains why the western front turned into a stalemate during World War I?

A
The construction of trenches made it hard for either side to advance.
B
Neither side was eager to attack the other along the western front.
C
Much of Europe’s wealth and most of its industry were based far from the region.
D
The western front was the border between the Allied and Central territories.
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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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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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What was the most significant use of German submarines during World War I?

A
deterring the expansion of the war
B
Submarines were supposed to prevent a ground war in Germany.
C
preventing the resupply of Allied Forces
D
reducing overall casualties
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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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A
Lusitania
B
Titanic
C
Victory
D
Revolution
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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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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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A
casualty
B
stalemate
C
recruit
D
civilian
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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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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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