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The headline shows how newspapers used yellow journalism to

A
suggest political actions.
B
present facts.
C
sell more copies.
D
express political opinions.
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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.
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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
The United States immediately declared war on Germany.
C
Germany continued its policy of unrestricted submarine warfare.
D
Many Americans demanded that the United States enter the war.
4

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

A
protecting the rights of all nations.
B
promoting economic growth and development.
C
facilitating free-trade agreements.
D
encouraging nations to use war to solve disputes.
5

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.
6

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

A
nationalism
B
internationalism
C
spiritualism
D
isolationism
7

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

A
They continued secret deals and military alliances.
B
They forced Germany to dismantle its armed forces.
C
They perpetrated attacks on the open seas.
D
They refused to meet with President Wilson.
8

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

A
military expansion.
B
economic expansion.
C
imperialism.
D
nationalism.
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What effect did the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 have on American public opinion of Germany?

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

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