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The 1918 Treaty of Brest-Litovsk altered the course of World War I by

A
ensuring the Allies’ victory over the Central Powers.
B
ending Russia’s involvement in the conflict.
C
consolidating Russia and German power in the region.
D
assuring the United States would join the conflict.
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Every man who really loves America will act and speak in the true spirit of neutrality, which is the spirit of impartiality and fairness and friendliness to all concerned. . . . The United States must be neutral in fact, as well as in name, during these days that are to try men's souls.

A
It caused the US to remain isolated and neutral.
B
It caused the US to take sides because it felt threatened.
C
It caused the US to choose sides out of a sense of fairness.
D
It caused the US to remain on good terms with all sides.
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Which best explains the Russian army’s near-collapse during World War I?

A
The country was running low on soldiers, tanks, and water.
B
The country was running low on food, supplies, and ammunition.
C
The country was losing territory to the Central Powers.
D
The country was spending too much to fight the Central Powers.
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Which three factors explain why the US wanted to remain neutral in World War I?

A
ethnic diversity, trade, and pacifism
B
ethnic diversity, famine, and immigration
C
trade, economic depression, and ethnic diversity
D
trade, economic concerns, and pacifism
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How did the United States’ decision to join the Allies affect World War I?

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The decision played a minor role because the United States was unable to mobilize troops fast enough to defeat Germany.
B
The decision played a major role because the United States supplied thousands of men and supplies to aid in the Allied victory.
C
The decision played a minor role because the United States sent most of its resources to protect its border with Mexico.
D
The decision played a major role because the United States supplied millions of dollars and political pressure to aid in the Allied victory.
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In what ways did the Russian people protest their government in 1917? Check all that apply.by creating military mutiniesby leading workers’ strikesby not buying goodsby engaging in food riotsby fleeing the countryby holding political demonstrations

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by creating military mutinies
B
by leading workers’ strikes
C
by not buying goods
D
by engaging in food riots
E
by fleeing the country
F
by holding political demonstrations
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The Russian Revolution resulted in the overthrow of the tsar and the

A
creation of a strong dictatorship.
B
creation of a democratic presidency.
C
formation of a communist government.
D
formation of a socialist government.
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$1 million$100 million$500 million$1 billion

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$1 million
B
$100 million
C
$500 million
D
$1 billion
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In 1915, the United States’ neutral stance was tested when Germany

A
asked Mexico to attack the United States.
B
sank the passenger ship Lusitania.
C
broke a deal to limit submarine warfare.
D
signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Russia.
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The chart shows immigration to the United States between 1840 and 1920.

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A
America experienced a major population increase and did not want to disrupt its ethnic diversity by going to war.
B
America experienced a major population decrease and could not afford to get involved in a war overseas.
C
America experienced a major population increase and did not want to disrupt this growth by going to war.
D
America experienced a major population decrease in 1910 and could not afford to lose more people in a war overseas.
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[BLANK]

A
Declaration of Neutrality
B
Brest-Litovsk
C
Zimmermann
D
Lusitania
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The secret message in which Germany asked Mexico to attack the United States was called the

A
Zimmerman Telegram.
B
Lusitania Telegram.
C
German Telegram.
D
Kaiser Telegram.
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Which best explains the connection between ethnic diversity in the United States and support for neutrality during World War I?

A
People in the United States came from many European countries and most shared a desire to be pacifists.
B
People in the United States came from many European countries and most feared the loss of fellow countrymen.
C
People in the United States came from many European countries and going to war meant returning home.
D
People in the United States came from many European countries and going to war could affect their homelands.
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The photo shows Russians protesting in 1917.

Question illustration
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They were fearful of job loss and poverty as a result of a depression.
B
They were angry that the country was running out of men to fight.
C
They were weary of war and starving as a result of a famine.
D
They were worried that industrialization was happening too fast.
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Which events in 1917 caused the United States to enter World War I? Check all that apply.Britain intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram.Germany sank the passenger ship Lusitania.Mexico attacked the United States on US soil.Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare.Britain and France asked America to join the war.

A
Britain intercepted the Zimmerman Telegram.
B
Germany sank the passenger ship Lusitania.
C
Mexico attacked the United States on US soil.
D
Germany resumed unrestricted submarine warfare.
E
Britain and France asked America to join the war.
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The map depicts World War I in Europe.Russia’s withdrawal from the war allowed Germany to focus

Question illustration
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on building an empire to the south.
B
on building an empire to the east.
C
its resources on a one-front war in the east.
D
its resources on a one-front war in the west.
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NeutralityFairnessImpartialityPeace

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Neutrality
B
Fairness
C
Impartiality
D
Peace

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