American supporters of entry into the war could claim they were fighting for moral reasons:

because U.S. joined after Russia's monarchy was replaced.

The Schlieffen Plan was effective because it

allowed Germany to quickly drive toward Paris.

Gains made by U.S. women during WW I include

increased support for women's right to vote.

The Espionage and Sedition Acts affected freedom of speech because they

allowed the government to silence its critics.

The Treaty of Versailles overlooked the importance of

treating all countries justly, including the losers.

What reason did Senators give for opposing U.S. membership in the League of Nations?

would drag the U.S. into European conflicts

Labor leaders were targeted by the Espionage and Sedition Acts because they

demanded better working conditions, even during the war

Why was Germany's military stripped as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?

Because militarism was a cause of the war.

In the end, what was the main reason the U.S. entered WW I?

concern over the repayment of Allied debts to U.S. banks.

Which of the following was a result of the selective service act?

Men were required to register for military service.

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1
American supporters of entry into the war could claim they were fighting for moral reasons:
the Zimmerman note was intercepted.
African Americans were offered new jobs in the north.
many citizens planted victory gardens and bough war bonds.
because U.S. joined after Russia's monarchy was replaced.
2
The Schlieffen Plan was effective because it
resulted in trench warfare in France.
allowed Germany to fight on two fronts at once.
allowed Germany to quickly drive toward Paris.
prevented ships from getting to Britain.
3
Gains made by U.S. women during WW I include
Acceptance as full fledged members of the U.S. Army.
Beginning of the suffrage movement.
equal pay for equal work in many war industries.
increased support for women's right to vote.
4
Where did the assassination of the Archduke happen?
Bosnia
Alsace-Lorraine
Belgium
the Ottoman Empire
5
The war might have involved only two countries, Austria Hungary and Serbia, if not for:
the American Expeditionary Force.
propaganda.
the alliance system.
imperialism.
6
Which weapons of mechanized warfare were introduced in World War I?
airplanes and tanks
battlefront trenches
hydrogen bombs
pistols and bayonets
7
The Espionage and Sedition Acts affected freedom of speech because they
forced restaurants to sell "liberty sandwiches".
promoted biased ideas designed to sway people's thinking.
allowed the government to silence its critics.
forced the repeal of the first amendment.
8
All of the following were causes of WW I EXCEPT:
European nationalism
the stockpiling of weapons
American isolationism
Imperialistic competition
9
The Treaty of Versailles overlooked the importance of
treating all countries justly, including the losers.
identifying the guilty party in a war.
including all nations like Russia.
crippling nations that might prove dangerous in the future.
10
Which of the following was not a member of the Big Four?
France
Russia
Italy
Great Britain
11
What reason did Senators give for opposing U.S. membership in the League of Nations?
Would lead to international instability
would drag the U.S. into European conflicts
would drain U.S. finances
would interfere with free trade
12
Labor leaders were targeted by the Espionage and Sedition Acts because they
refused to work in industries that supported the war
demanded better working conditions, even during the war
questioned whether the war was even right
preferred the Russian system of government
13
Who rejected Wilson's "Fourteen Points" peace plan?
the U.S. Senate
allied leaders
the League of Nations
the Germans
14
What did the U.S. use to overcome the threat of German U-boats?
airplanes
groups of guarded ships
fleet of American submarines.
ships flying neutral flags
15
What caused widespread starvation in Germany?
the British blockade.
the allied bombing of German farms.
a severe drought.
the devaluation of German money.
16
The policy that kept the U.S. out of the war for three years was called
nationalism.
the alliance system.
the convoy system.
neutrality.
17
Why was Germany's military stripped as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?
Didn't want Germany to attack anywhere else.
All of the above
The had no more weapons anyway.
Because militarism was a cause of the war.
18
In the end, what was the main reason the U.S. entered WW I?
the outrage of U.S. citizens over German u-boat warfare.
concern over the repayment of Allied debts to U.S. banks.
a desire to become more involved in Europe's affairs.
a moral obligation to halt the refugees crisis in Belgium.
19
Which of the following suffered the fewest causualties?
France
United States
Great Britain
Austria-Hungary
20
Which of the following was a result of the selective service act?
Women could serve in combat positions.
Men were required to register for military service.
Troops were segregated by race.
African Americans couldn't be Army officers.

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