Practice Test

Question 1

The headline shows how newspapers used yellow journalism to

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sell more copies.

Question 2

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

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protecting the rights of all nations.

Question 3

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

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It caused public opinion to turn against the Germans even more.

Question 4

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

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imperialism.

Question 5

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

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nationalism

Question 6

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

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Pacifist protests showed that many people opposed US entry into the war.

Question 7

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

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They continued secret deals and military alliances.

Question 8

When the USS Maine sank, most Americans blamed

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the Spanish government.

Question 9

Which region was most affected by President Theodore Roosevelt’s Big Stick policy?

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Latin America

Question 10

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

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Many Americans demanded that the United States enter the war.

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