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How did propaganda encourage more Americans to support Prohibition in the early 1900s?

A
Prohibition organizations wrote articles about families destroyed by the evils of alcoholism.
B
The Anti-Saloon League spread the idea that drinking beer produced in Germany was treasonous.
C
The Anti-Saloon League lobbied Congress to encourage its representatives to support Prohibition.
D
Prohibition organizations spread false rumors that drinking small amounts of alcohol could be poisonous.
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In the Fourteen Points, Woodrow Wilson advocated for diplomacy over violence by seeking to prohibit

A
communication between nations.
B
mediation in order to solve disputes between nations.
C
treaties between nations.
D
secret agreements between nations.
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Which describes an effect of Prohibition?

A
Americans learned how to distill alcohol at home.
B
Americans stopped drinking large amounts of alcohol.
C
Americans stopped going to bars that served alcohol.
D
Americans started buying alcohol in Mexico and Canada.
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Some people referred to Prohibition as a “noble experiment” because it

A
led to people home-brewing alcohol.
B
was never expected to improve morals.
C
tried to force people to improve their morals.
D
had the support of upstanding citizens.
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Which best classifies the works of African American writers during the Harlem Renaissance?

A
fiction works and poetry about being African American
B
non-fiction works about famous African Americans
C
poetry and non-fiction works about segregation
D
fiction and non-fiction works about World War I
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Why did Russia send troops to the border of Austria-Hungary in 1914?

A
Austria-Hungary was threatening to invade Russia.
B
Austria-Hungary had invaded Serbia, and Russia was in an alliance with Serbia.
C
Austria-Hungary was sending its people to live in Russia.
D
Austria-Hungary needed help resisting a German invasion.
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Some Americans were against the involvement of the United States in World War I. Which best describes the purpose of the Sedition Act?

A
seizing absolute power for the government
B
making it illegal to share information with enemies
C
encouraging strikes against unpatriotic employers
D
demonstrating American strength to the world
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France joined the Triple Entente because

A
it had a long history of friendship with Great Britain.
B
its leaders wanted to take over land in the Balkans.
C
its leaders wanted to protect French colonies in Africa.
D
it needed protection from Germany.
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The policies and reforms of the Second New Deal were designed to

A
create educational opportunities for adults.
B
limit how labor unions operated.
C
prevent the Depression from happening again.
D
boost the nation’s economy.
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The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was responsible for

A
replacing striking workers.
B
improving infrastructure and public facilities.
C
bringing electricity to rural areas.
D
helping with natural resource conservation.
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A form of rebellion specifically for women during the Jazz Age was

A
cutting their hair.
B
sitting on top of flagpoles.
C
voting for female candidates.
D
going to the movies.
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Why were some Serbians and Bosnians angry with Austria-Hungary in 1914?

A
Austria-Hungary refused to trade with either country.
B
Austria-Hungary had taken over Bosnia and dominated Serbia.
C
Austria-Hungary wanted to build a railroad through the center of both countries.
D
Austria-Hungary would not allow religious freedom in either country.
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President Wilson’s Fourteen Points were largely unsuccessful in bringing about lasting peace because

A
the League of Nations had a strong rivalry between its members.
B
Germany refused to accept any agreement based on the Fourteen Points.
C
European countries could no longer use secret agreements to settle disputes.
D
the Allies were more concerned with punishment and restitution than with peace.
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In the 1920s, what did businesses and industries do that caused the economy to slow down?

A
They hired more workers.
B
They stopped buying stocks.
C
They bought stocks on margin.
D
They overproduced goods.
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The Harlem Renaissance celebrated the culture and artistic achievements of which group?

A
Italian Americans
B
Asian Americans
C
African Americans
D
Jewish Americans
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Why did the entertainment industry grow significantly after World War I?

A
People wanted an escape in difficult economic times, and entertainment had previously been unavailable.
B
Many popular entertainers had been war heroes, and people were willing to pay a lot of money to hear and see them.
C
New inventions and innovations improved access to various types of entertainment.
D
As a result of soldiers returning home, the audience for music and “talkies” increased.
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The main issue during the Scopes trial of 1925 was whether

A
private schools should take the place of public schools.
B
teachers could teach about monkeys and other primates.
C
states had the right to pass laws about teaching.
D
teachers could teach about the Darwinian theory of evolution.
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Which three Rs did the New Deal focus on? Choose three correct answers.

A
recovery
B
refinancing
C
reform
D
rebuilding
E
revitalizing
F
relief
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Which of these describes the most important effect the tank had on World War I?

A
The tank increased the use of trench warfare in World War I.
B
The tank caused the war to last longer by killing so many soldiers.
C
The tank ended the use of trench warfare for defense.
D
The tank proved to be ineffective against bombs and guns.

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