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Which of these was a result of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

A
the end of World War I
B
Russia’s withdrawal from the war
C
the end of Austria-Hungary’s war with Serbia
D
the United States’ entrance into the war
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Read the excerpt from "How We Entered World War I."Nothing that Wilson said about the danger to democracy could not have been said all along. For that cause we could have gone to war six months or a year or two years earlier, with incalculable effect on history. Except for the proof of hostility in the resumed submarine campaign and the Zimmermann telegram, our cause would have been as valid, but we would then have been fighting a preventive war—to prevent a victory by German militarism with its potential danger to our way of life—not a war of no choice. Instead, we waited for the overt acts of hostility which brought the war to us...The author's word choice gives the reader a sense that

A
the threat to democracy should have been enough motivation for the United States to enter the war.
B
the United States was incorrect in waiting for a hostile act from Germany.
C
the United States did not have a justifiable reason to go to war earlier.
D
the entry of the United States into World War I was justified, and the timing was accurate.
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How does President Wilson organize paragraph 8 of "Wilson's War Message to Congress"?It is a distressing and oppressive duty, gentlemen of the Congress, which I have performed in thus addressing you. There are, it may be, many months of fiery trial and sacrifice ahead of us. It is a fearful thing to lead this great peaceful people into war, into the most terrible and disastrous of all wars, civilization itself seeming to be in the balance. But the right is more precious than peace, and we shall fight for the things which we have always carried nearest our hearts—for democracy, for the right of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own governments, for the rights and liberties of small nations, for a universal dominion of right by such a concert of free peoples as shall bring peace and safety to all nations and make the world itself at last free. To such a task we can dedicate our lives and our fortunes, everything that we are and everything that we have, with the pride of those who know that the day has come when America is privileged to spend her blood and her might for the principles that gave her birth and happiness and the peace which she has treasured. God helping her, she can do no other.

A
He details events in chronological order.
B
He describes a clear cause-and-effect situation.
C
He compares and contrasts his reluctance to go to war.
D
He states a main idea and offers details to make his point.
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Arms reduction and settling border disputes contributed to the League of Nations’ goal of

A
punishing Germany for World War I.
B
making Europe more powerful.
C
solving international social problems.
D
preventing future warfare.
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Read the paragraph from "How We Entered World War I."As ships piled up in home ports, American commerce threatened to come to a standstill affecting the entire national economy. The Cabinet grew seriously alarmed. Although Wilson possessed the executive authority to arm ships, he was reluctant to take the step that would inevitably start the shooting. He preferred to ask Congress for authorization, thus touching off the great debate and filibuster on the Armed Ship Bill. How does the author organize the text to support her viewpoint in the paragraph?

A
She compares and contrasts main details.
B
She states a main idea and offers details to make her point.
C
She uses repetition of the main point.
D
She details events in chronological order.
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Rising nationalism led to conflict over Alsace-Lorraine between France and

A
Italy.
B
Britain.
C
Germany.
D
Austria-Hungary.
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What shows that the League of Nations cared deeply about human welfare?

A
The league worked to redistribute wealth equally among European nations.
B
German and Russian citizens eventually were invited to join the league.
C
The league worked to improve conditions for prisoners of war and refugees.
D
Nations that supported warfare were banned from joining the league.
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Which factor made it most difficult for soldiers to cross the area between the trenches?

A
The land was too wide to be crossed.
B
The land was not claimed by either side, so access to it was impossible.
C
The land was defended by civilians who prohibited fighting.
D
The land was mined territory and was subject to artillery, shelling, and gunfire.
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Read the paragraph from "Wilson's War Message to Congress."On the 3rd of February last I officially laid before you the extraordinary announcement of the Imperial German Government that on and after the 1st day of February it was its purpose to put aside all restraints of law or of humanity and use its submarines to sink every vessel that sought to approach either the ports of Great Britain and Ireland or the western coasts of Europe or any of the ports controlled by the enemies of Germany within the Mediterranean.By using the full title of the German government, Wilson most likely hopes to

A
impart a negative connotation of the German government to support his argument for war.
B
give clear and concise information, without leaving out important facts, as he addresses Congress.
C
make himself sound official and trustworthy as he is addressing Congress.
D
evoke fear in the members of Congress so they will declare war on Germany.
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Which of the following did Austria-Hungary seize in 1908, setting off tensions in Europe?

A
the border area it shared with Italy
B
the Ottoman territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina
C
the country of Serbia
D
Germany’s colonies in Africa
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What was one problem that undermined the League of Nations’ effectiveness?

A
It had no permanent army.
B
It had very limited funds.
C
It had few clear goals.
D
It had no powerful leader.
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Read the paragraph from "Wilson's War Message to Congress."Gentlemen of the Congress: I have called the Congress into extraordinary session because there are serious, very serious, choices of policy to be made, and made immediately, which it was neither right nor constitutionally permissible that I should assume the responsibility of making.Wilson’s word choice in the paragraph supports the idea that

A
calling Congress into session has major consequences.
B
he is worried about making this decision on his own.
C
he understands the magnitude of the decision the country is faced with.
D
the president cannot make serious decisions without input from Congress.
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This is a poster advertising war bonds during World War I.

Question illustration
A
children
B
American soldiers
C
civilians
D
German soldiers
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Read an excerpt from President Wilson’s speech asking Congress to declare war on Germany.It is a fearful thing to lead this great peaceful people into war, into the most terrible and disastrous of all wars. But the right is more precious than peace, and we shall fight for things which we have always carried nearest to our hearts—for democracy, for the right of those who submit to authority to have a voice in their own Governments, for the rights and liberties of small nations, for universal dominion of right by such a concert of free peoples as shall bring peace and safety to all nations and make the world itself at last free.

A
Wilson believed that without American involvement, Germany would surely win the war.
B
Wilson believed that war is near to the hearts of the American people.
C
Wilson believed that the United States is determined to protect democratic ideals.
D
Wilson believed that the United States needed to force Germany to submit to American authority.
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What was the most significant use of German submarines during World War I?

A
deterring the expansion of the war
B
Submarines were supposed to prevent a ground war in Germany.
C
preventing the resupply of Allied Forces
D
reducing overall casualties
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What was the political goal of the mandate system?

A
to weaken the Central Powers
B
to give more territory to France and Britain
C
to develop trade in the territories
D
to establish democracy in the territories
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In January 1918, US President Woodrow Wilson presented his Fourteen Points, which outlined his vision for postwar peace. Which were some of those points? Check all that apply.

A
self-determination for colonized peoples
B
a democratic government
C
arms reduction
D
equal rights for all
E
open diplomacy
F
a peacekeeping organization
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[BLANK]

A
casualty
B
stalemate
C
recruit
D
civilian
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The “Powder Keg” in the Balkans refers to the

A
invasion of the region by outside forces.
B
political instability of the region.
C
efforts taken to ease tensions throughout the region.
D
large number of munitions factories built in the region.
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How did women’s roles in the workforce change during World War I?

A
Women entered the industrial workforce for the first time.
B
Women replaced men as workers in factories.
C
Women fought in the war alongside men.
D
Women became the primary earners at home.

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