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Use the tabs to read the two quotes. Then answer the question. The difference in opinion between Roosevelt and Twain centers on how the US takeover affects

A
the Filipino people.
B
US Manifest Destiny.
C
the Philippine government.
D
the US economy.
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Which factor helped shift American opinion away from neutrality during World War I?

A
strong cultural ties to Germany
B
strong trade relationships with Austria
C
strong cultural ties to Great Britain
D
strong trade relationships with Russia
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France joined the Triple Entente because

A
it had a long history of friendship with Great Britain.
B
its leaders wanted to take over land in the Balkans.
C
it needed protection from Germany.
D
its leaders wanted to protect French colonies in Africa.
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In the Fourteen Points, Woodrow Wilson advocated for diplomacy over violence by seeking to prohibit

A
communication between nations.
B
secret agreements between nations.
C
mediation in order to solve disputes between nations.
D
treaties between nations.
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Why did Russia send troops to the border of Austria-Hungary in 1914?

A
Austria-Hungary was sending its people to live in Russia.
B
Austria-Hungary needed help resisting a German invasion.
C
Austria-Hungary had invaded Serbia, and Russia was in an alliance with Serbia.
D
Austria-Hungary was threatening to invade Russia.
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Which best describes an overall effect of the Harlem Renaissance?

A
The Harlem Renaissance spread African American culture to white Americans.
B
The Harlem Renaissance spread European culture to African Americans.
C
The Harlem Renaissance spread African American culture to Native Americans.
D
The Harlem Renaissance spread European culture to Native Americans.
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The Harlem Renaissance helped bridge cultural divides between which groups?

A
whites and black Africans
B
Northern and Southern African Americans
C
Europeans and Americans
D
whites and African Americans
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President Wilson’s Fourteen Points were largely unsuccessful in bringing about lasting peace because

A
Germany refused to accept any agreement based on the Fourteen Points.
B
the Allies were more concerned with punishment and restitution than with peace.
C
the League of Nations had a strong rivalry between its members.
D
European countries could no longer use secret agreements to settle disputes.
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Some Americans were against the involvement of the United States in World War I. Which best describes the purpose of the Sedition Act?

A
demonstrating American strength to the world
B
making it illegal to share information with enemies
C
encouraging strikes against unpatriotic employers
D
seizing absolute power for the government
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The position of the United States toward Latin America in the 1800s was specifically based on

A
Manifest Destiny.
B
the Monroe Doctrine.
C
imperialism.
D
the US Constitution.
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Which statement best summarizes the effect of technology in World War I?

A
New technology made armies return to older ways of fighting.
B
New technology helped armies capture more territory.
C
New technology led to speedier offensive victories.
D
New technology led to a new, more defensive kind of war.
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A form of rebellion specifically for women during the Jazz Age was

A
going to the movies.
B
voting for female candidates.
C
sitting on top of flagpoles.
D
cutting their hair.
13

Why were some Serbians and Bosnians angry with Austria-Hungary in 1914?

A
Austria-Hungary refused to trade with either country.
B
Austria-Hungary would not allow religious freedom in either country.
C
Austria-Hungary had taken over Bosnia and dominated Serbia.
D
Austria-Hungary wanted to build a railroad through the center of both countries.
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Which sentence best describes the influence of alliances on the start of World War I?

A
Alliances between nearly all European nations meant that when two went to war, all became involved.
B
Alliances delayed the beginning of World War I because nations were afraid to attack one another.
C
Alliances prevented many European countries from joining the war because they had signed a pledge not to.
D
Alliances forced member nations to settle their differences through talks rather than through armed attacks.
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Which action demonstrates how President Theodore Roosevelt could “speak softly” instead of “using a big stick”?

A
He supported the rebels in Panama.
B
He forced the Dominican Republic to pay its debts.
C
He suppressed a revolution in Cuba.
D
He negotiated treaties and agreements.
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Which best classifies the works of African American writers during the Harlem Renaissance?

A
fiction works and poetry about being African American
B
non-fiction works about famous African Americans
C
fiction and non-fiction works about World War I
D
poetry and non-fiction works about segregation
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Which of these describes the most important effect the tank had on World War I?

A
The tank proved to be ineffective against bombs and guns.
B
The tank increased the use of trench warfare in World War I.
C
The tank ended the use of trench warfare for defense.
D
The tank caused the war to last longer by killing so many soldiers.
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Why did the entertainment industry grow significantly after World War I?

A
People wanted an escape in difficult economic times, and entertainment had previously been unavailable.
B
Many popular entertainers had been war heroes, and people were willing to pay a lot of money to hear and see them.
C
New inventions and innovations improved access to various types of entertainment.
D
As a result of soldiers returning home, the audience for music and “talkies” increased.
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The main reason the German government signed the Treaty of Versailles was that

A
they feared the threat of an attack by the Allied forces.
B
they thought the treaty was the only way to secure world peace.
C
they could not afford to pay the high fines imposed by not signing.
D
they believed that signing would keep them from paying restitution.
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Which statement best explains how going to work affected women during and after World War I?

A
Working gave women a newfound independence, so they continued to work in different kinds of jobs.
B
Working gave women the same purchasing power as men, so advertisers focused on them.
C
Working forced women to cut their hair short, so many women decided to continue the trend.
D
Working created a new entertainment industry, so many women wanted to become movie stars.

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