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The headline shows how newspapers used yellow journalism to

A
sell more copies.
B
express political opinions.
C
suggest political actions.
D
present facts.
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During World War I, the government raised money for the war effort by

A
overseeing banks.
B
selling liberty bonds.
C
cutting expenses.
D
using surplus funds.
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Why did President Theodore Roosevelt use the Roosevelt Corollary in the Dominican Republic?

A
Roosevelt was afraid European countries would take action against the Dominican Republic if it did not pay its debts.
B
Roosevelt did not want the Dominican Republic to attack Haiti.
C
Roosevelt was afraid American businesses would lose money if there was a revolution in the Dominican Republic.
D
Roosevelt needed to have military bases in the Dominican Republic to protect the Panama Canal.
4

Because the Treaty of Versailles required them to pay restitution after the war, German leaders

A
faced internal conflicts and became a communist state.
B
formed trade alliances with other European nations.
C
became politically unstable and experienced high inflation.
D
accepted the terms as fair and paid the required amounts.
5

What was the main result of Germany’s use of unrestricted submarine warfare during World War I?

A
It limited the number of countries that became involved in the war.
B
It weakened the German effort by overextending the country’s resources.
C
It helped push the United States into entering the war on the Allied side.
D
It convinced the Allied Powers that they could not win the war.
6

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

A
Pacifist testimony in Congress showed that entering the war would hurt American trade.
B
Pacifist letters encouraged leaders to enter the war.
C
Pacifist labor strikes showed that the US would not be able to support the war effort.
D
Pacifist protests showed that many people opposed US entry into the war.
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Read the quotation. “Words . . . may become subject to prohibition when of such a nature and used in such circumstances as to create a clear and present danger.” —Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Schenck v. United States , March 1919 According to this ruling,

A
the right to free speech had limits that could be enforced by the government.
B
people had the right to say whatever they wished.
C
the right to free speech was overturned.
D
people were not allowed to discuss frightening or controversial topics.
8

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

A
encouraging nations to use war to solve disputes.
B
protecting the rights of all nations.
C
promoting economic growth and development.
D
facilitating free-trade agreements.
9

What was the main reason that President Theodore Roosevelt used the Big Stick policy?

A
He wanted to expand the empire of United States into more areas of the world.
B
He wanted to show critics in the United States that he could control the economy.
C
He wanted to show the world that the United States was a strong country.
D
He wanted to force other countries to become democracies.
10

How did the Allies undermine the acceptance of the Fourteen Points?

A
They forced Germany to dismantle its armed forces.
B
They continued secret deals and military alliances.
C
They refused to meet with President Wilson.
D
They perpetrated attacks on the open seas.
11

Which of these weapons helped continue the stalemate on battlefields during World War I?

A
the submarine
B
the tank
C
the fighter plane
D
the machine gun
12

What was one reason for anti-immigrant sentiment in the early 1900s?

A
tolerance for other cultures
B
an increase in war protests
C
competition for jobs
D
a decline in patriotism
13

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

A
isolationism
B
spiritualism
C
internationalism
D
nationalism
14

Imperialist nations in the 1800s believed that having many colonies

A
served a purely economic purpose.
B
was more expensive than it was worth.
C
demonstrated their superior power.
D
hindered their military forces.
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How did President Wilson win European support for the League of Nations?

A
He agreed that nations that cause destruction must be punished.
B
He agreed with the isolationist views of European nations.
C
He promoted a military buildup among European nations.
D
He compromised on several of his Fourteen Points.
16

At the end of the 1800s, why was the United States unable to expand trade with China?

A
Japan and anti-imperialists in the US government blocked trade with China.
B
Japan blocked US ships from reaching Pacific ports.
C
Japan controlled most of China.
D
Japan and other imperialist nations controlled China.
17

Which best summarizes the result of attacks in no-man’s-land during World War I?

A
Attacks in no-man’s-land were usually unsuccessful.
B
Attacks in no-man’s-land were never attempted.
C
Attacks in no-man’s-land were highly effective.
D
Attacks in no-man’s-land were frequently attempted.
18

Why did rebels in the Philippines fight against the United States after Spain lost the Spanish-American War?

A
The rebels wanted to become allies with China rather than with the United States.
B
The rebels hoped to take over the large plantations owned by US companies.
C
The rebels were upset because the United States would not allow them to practice their native religions.
D
The rebels were fighting for their independence because the United States did not give it to them.
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How did Perry help the United States expand its influence in Asia?

A
Perry defended the Philippines against Spanish invaders.
B
Perry commanded the first US trading fleet to China.
C
Perry negotiated the first treaty between the United States and Japan.
D
Perry attacked and captured the Japanese port of Uraga.
20

In what main way did steam-powered warships and merchant ships affect empire building in the 1800s?

A
The ships required far-flung bases for refueling and resupply.
B
The ships required industrial know-how to design and build.
C
The ships gave imperialist nations more naval power.
D
The ships gave imperialist nations greater military power.

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