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Ferry’s statement supports the practice of

A
manifest destiny.
B
imperialism.
C
patriotism.
D
forced religious conversion.
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Which of these best describes The League of Nations in postwar Europe?

A
a successful peacekeeping force
B
a forum for solving problems
C
a weak and ineffective organization
D
a group that provoked international distrust
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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 League of Nations had a strong rivalry between its members.
C
the Allies were more concerned with punishment and restitution than with peace.
D
European countries could no longer use secret agreements to settle disputes.
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The main reason the German government signed the Treaty of Versailles was that

A
they could not afford to pay the high fines imposed by not signing.
B
they thought the treaty was the only way to secure world peace.
C
they believed that signing would keep them from paying restitution.
D
they feared the threat of an attack by the Allied forces.
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Which of these did the US government attempt to do during World War I?

A
return the nation to a policy of neutrality
B
raise the level of participation in elections
C
convince people to conserve resources
D
increase public sympathy for the Germans
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When Perry returned to Japan in 1854, why did he bring more ships than he had in 1853?

A
to convince the Japanese to negotiate
B
to transport a new US consul and other officials
C
to trade goods with the Japanese
D
to train US sailors to navigate across the Pacific
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France joined the Triple Entente because

A
its leaders wanted to take over land in the Balkans.
B
its leaders wanted to protect French colonies in Africa.
C
it had a long history of friendship with Great Britain.
D
it needed protection from Germany.
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How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Europe?

A
The treaty created a lasting peace.
B
The treaty forced Italy to pay reparations.
C
The treaty gave Germany financial stability.
D
The treaty created new states that were in conflict.
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The year 1917 was important for the Wright Brothers because

A
their patent expired.
B
they began to work for the army.
C
they began to work for the British Air Force.
D
their first successful flight occurred.
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How did the US improve working conditions during the building of the Panama Canal?

A
Improved nutrition for workers to increase productivity.
B
Used airplanes to deliver supplies more quickly.
C
Sprayed for mosquitos and improved water quality.
D
Provided radios to help workers stay in touch with their families.
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Advances in communications technology affected World War I by allowing for

A
faster changes and planning in battle.
B
trenches to be dug more quickly.
C
troops to travel with greater speed.
D
supplies to reach troops more efficiently.
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In the late 1800s, imperialist countries often used their colonies as

A
markets for their natural resources.
B
sources of manufactured goods.
C
markets for the products they produced.
D
sources of labor for their factories.
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In the 1890s, how did yellow journalism influence the American opinion on the United States helping Cuba to fight against Spain?

A
Americans feared Spain would become too powerful.
B
Americans thought the Cuban revolutionaries wouldn’t allow the United States to trade in Cuba.
C
Americans were afraid the United States could not win the war on its own.
D
Americans became more supportive of intervention in Cuba.
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Why did late-1890s newspapers publish sensational stories about Cuba and the Spanish-American War?

A
Newspapers wanted other countries to know that the United States was watching Cuba closely.
B
The stories were meant to attract more Spanish and Cuban readers in the United States.
C
The stories helped elected US officials learn about what was happening.
D
Newspapers used the stories to sell more papers.
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How did European leaders respond to President Wilson’s Fourteen Points at the signing of the Treaty of Versailles?

A
European leaders included Wilson in their secret treaties.
B
European leaders rejected most of Wilson’s points immediately.
C
European leaders allowed Wilson to shape the peace agreements.
D
European leaders accepted most of Wilson’s points immediately.
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During World War I, the main goal of the US government agency that created war posters was

A
to convince the soldiers in Europe to fight.
B
to increase public support for the war.
C
to take people’s minds off the war.
D
to help get President Wilson reelected.
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Which of these was a significant challenge in building the Panama Canal?

A
Congress did not provide enough money..
B
Mosquitoes spread diseases to workers.
C
Workers went on strike to get extra pay.
D
Engineering plans were often wrong.
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Which of these resulted from the death of President McKinley in 1901?

A
Schenck v. United States
B
the arrest of Emma Goldman
C
the Espionage and Sedition Acts
D
the Anarchist Exclusion Act
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Why did Russia send troops to the border of Austria-Hungary in 1914?

A
Austria-Hungary was threatening to invade Russia.
B
Austria-Hungary had invaded Serbia, and Russia was in an alliance with Serbia.
C
Austria-Hungary was sending its people to live in Russia.
D
Austria-Hungary needed help resisting a German invasion.

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