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The headline shows how newspapers used yellow journalism to

A
present facts.
B
sell more copies.
C
suggest political actions.
D
express political opinions.
3

President Wilson based the idea for the League of Nations on his strong belief in

A
facilitating free-trade agreements.
B
promoting economic growth and development.
C
encouraging nations to use war to solve disputes.
D
protecting the rights of all nations.
4

How did the actions of pacifists reveal US attitudes about entry into World War I?

A
Pacifist letters encouraged leaders to enter the war.
B
Pacifist labor strikes showed that the US would not be able to support the war effort.
C
Pacifist testimony in Congress showed that entering the war would hurt American trade.
D
Pacifist protests showed that many people opposed US entry into the war.
5

In the late 1800s, the United States began to focus its foreign policy on

A
imperialism.
B
nationalism.
C
economic expansion.
D
military expansion.
7

What effect did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 have on American public opinion of Germany?

A
It caused public opinion to turn against the Germans even more.
B
It caused public opinion to remain unchanged at first, but then favor the Germans.
C
It caused public opinion toward the Germans to remain unchanged.
D
It caused public opinion to turn in favor of the Germans.
8

During the early 1900s, which of these movements created tension in Europe?

A
nationalism
B
spiritualism
C
internationalism
D
isolationism
9

How did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 affect World War I?

A
The United States began a policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.
B
Germany continued its policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.
C
The United States immediately declared war on Germany.
D
Many Americans demanded that the United States enter the war.
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How did the Allies undermine the acceptance of the Fourteen Points?

A
They refused to meet with President Wilson.
B
They perpetrated attacks on the open seas.
C
They forced Germany to dismantle its armed forces.
D
They continued secret deals and military alliances.

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