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Based on these figures, what can one most likely conclude about Sweden?

A
Sweden and Great Britain had similar economies.
B
Sweden had a lower unemployment rate than the United States.
C
Sweden did not depend on industrial production.
D
Sweden’s economy was less stable than most.
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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
large number of munitions factories built in the region.
D
efforts taken to ease tensions throughout the region.
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What event immediately preceded Russia’s decision to withdraw from World War I?

A
the German capture of Moscow
B
the overthrow of the tsar
C
the withdrawal of Allied support
D
the US entry into the war
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As time went on, how did the Russian people view their country’s participation in World War I?

A
They urged the government to switch sides.
B
They called for more aggressive participation.
C
They opposed it because of the high casualty rate.
D
They were proud of Russia’s many battlefield victories.
5

Which best explains the Russian army’s near-collapse during World War I?

A
The country was running low on food, supplies, and ammunition.
B
The country was running low on soldiers, tanks, and water.
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 statement best describes Germany’s submarine campaign during World War I?

A
Germany made no use of submarines.
B
Germany used submarines in land and sea attacks.
C
German submarines made unrestricted attacks on ships.
D
German submarines prevented all transatlantic shipping.
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Which statement describes an effect of poisonous gases used in combat during World War I?

A
Poisonous gases melted weapons and other armaments.
B
Poisonous gases caused explosions in the presence of gunpowder.
C
Poisonous gases brought an end to trench warfare.
D
Poisonous gases blistered soldiers’ skin, eyes, and lungs.
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Who was the last tsar to rule Russia?

A
Alexandra
B
Alexei
C
Nicholas II
D
Rasputin
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Before it entered World War I, the United States had declared itself to be

A
an ally of either side.
B
a neutral country.
C
idealistic.
D
xenophobic.
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How did most Russian citizens make a living in the early 1900s?

A
Most Russians were peasants who worked on farms for very little money.
B
Most Russians were white-collar employees who worked in offices and shops.
C
Most Russians were factory workers who earned low wages in manufacturing.
D
Most Russians were wealthy landowners who were part of the privileged class.
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What made Americans so willing to engage in stock market speculation in the 1920s?

A
People were in an optimistic mood, and they were willing to take a risk.
B
Speculation helped many low-income people move to the middle class.
C
People felt they had little to lose, and there were few other options.
D
Speculation was the lowest-risk way to invest in the stock market.
13

With which field of science is Albert Einstein associated?

A
medicine
B
biology
C
physics
D
chemistry
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Which of these was a result of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

A
the end of Austria-Hungary’s war with Serbia
B
the United States’ entrance into the war
C
Russia’s withdrawal from the war
D
the end of World War I
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Which statement best explains why tension grew between European leaders over colonialism in Africa?

A
Some feared that maintaining colonies in Africa would be too expensive.
B
Some believed the colonization of Africa was immoral and illegal.
C
Some felt that others were too far away from Africa to have colonies there.
D
Some were angered because other nations took over their colonies.
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After World War I, how did the US economy compare to that of Germany?

A
Both economies shifted up and down.
B
The German economy was stronger.
C
Both economies were about equal.
D
The US economy was stronger.
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In the early 1900s, how much contact did a Russian tsar have with the people?

A
A tsar interacted with the public on a daily basis.
B
A tsar was removed from the people and was rarely seen.
C
A tsar met with the people often, but not every day.
D
A tsar met with the public on special occasions only.
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What was the main use for airplanes in World War I?

A
Airplanes enabled soldiers to observe troop movements and locations.
B
Airplanes allowed for the quick movement of resources.
C
Airplanes eliminated the need for soldiers in the trenches.
D
Airplanes decreased the significance of naval warfare.
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Which type of therapy did Sigmund Freud introduce?

A
psychiatry
B
psychology
C
physical therapy
D
psychoanalysis
20

The Russian Revolution resulted in the overthrow of the tsar and the

A
creation of a democratic presidency.
B
creation of a strong dictatorship.
C
formation of a communist government.
D
formation of a socialist government.
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After World War I, how did new theories about science differ from past ideas?

A
New theories emphasized using technology to find answers.
B
New theories reflected changes that were happening in society at large.
C
New theories aimed to provide hope through science.
D
New theories recognized that explanations were not always possible.

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