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1
In the Sussex pledge,
William Bryan would resign as Secretary of State without further conflict.
Britain made a commitment to no longer search neutral American ships.
Germany promised to spare passenger lives in future U-boat attacks.
Germany demanded that the U.S. join the Central powers
2
What is one improvement labor unions achieved?
They were guaranteed higher pay on holidays.
They had to have two days off a week.
Their average work hours per week fell to 49.
Their wages almost doubled in amount.
3
Which of the following was a danger of living in tenements in the slums?
Residents were often very far from the cities.
Police officers often raided tenements.
Disease flourished in the conditions of tenements.
People who lived in tenements could not vote.
4
What started the fighting in the Balkans between Austria-Hungary and Serbia?
The Serbian military invaded and attacked the entire Ferdinand family.
Serbia refused to sign a peace treaty that Franz Ferdinand proposed.
Franz Ferdinand placed an embargo on the Austria-Hungary Empire.
A terrorist trained by a Serbian group killed Franz and Sophie Ferdinand.
5
When Congress voted in 1917, it was determined that the United States would declare war on
Russia
Germany
Serbia
Mexico
6
In the Zimmermann note, what did Germany promise Mexico in return for its support during World War I?
Germany would cede territory in Africa to Mexico.
Germany would loan Mexico money to jump-start its economy.
Germany would help Mexico regain territory in the United States.
Germany would not attack Mexican merchant ships.
7
How did President Wilson respond to the sinking of the Lusitania in 1915?
by warning citizens that they traveled on foreign ships at their own risk
by sending navy ships to patrol Atlantic waters and sink any U-boats there
by calling on Congress to approve a declaration of war against Germany
by demanding that Germany stop unrestricted submarine warfare
8
What did the Pullman Strike, Haymarket Affair, and Homestead Strike have in common?
They were organized by anarchists.
They were defeats for owners.
They were marked by violence.
They were victories for unions.
9
Which statements is a way in which other countries besides the United States tried to gain support during the war?
They promised tax-free imports to allies.
They attacked any opposing countries.
They refused to trade with any neutral nations.
They launched propaganda campaigns.
10
Which of the following is generally NOT considered one of the "bread-and-butter" objectives of labor unions?
Shorter Work Hours
Cheaper Housing
Higher Wages
Better Working Conditions
11
In his message to Congress, what reason did President Wilson give to explain why the United States should join the war?
to punish the Germans
to avenge lives lost in U-boat attacks
to support the Allies
to preserve world democracy
12
Which of the following was NOT a contributing factor to the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914?
a shift in public opinion toward isolationism
a growing sense of nationalism
a policy of militarism
a complex system of alliances
13
Which of the following was a reason why many Americans were initially happy by President Wilson’s policy of neutrality?
Getting involved in these foreign affairs would be an unwise way of living
They focused on matters taking place at home rather than going overseas
They trusted his judgement and his intentions for the United States
They believed staying neutral provided opportunities to fix the economy
14
What is significant about the Railroad Strike of 1877?
It marks the first time that the U.S. army was used to break a strike.
It was the first affective strike in the United States.
It resulted in the death of thousands of protestors.
It was the longest lasting labor strike in American history.
15
Which of these is a weapon used by labor unions when negotiations with business owners fail?
Strike
Collective Bargaining
Court Injunction
Lawsuit
16
Which labor union adopted the socialist theories of Karl Marx?
American Federation of Labor
Knights of Labor
Industrial Workers of the World
Haymarket Socialists’ Coalition
17
How did Germany's U-boats violate international law?
by attacking merchant ships without letting passengers flee to safety
by disguising themselves with flags of neutral nations
by conducting surprise searches of merchant ships in neutral waters
by stopping vital supplies from reaching the front lines
18
How did the efforts of labor unions most significantly change following the Civil War?
Unions began to fight for equal job opportunities for people of all races.
Aligned their agendas with theories of socialism to gain fairer treatment
Unions began to cooperate with each other to best achieve their goals.
Engaged in collective bargaining to call for better working conditions.
19
Read the following image:
offer loans and sell supplies to their allies
adopt a policy of neutrality
make the world safe for democracy
compete for trade and territory with their enemies
20
Which of these generalizations was NOT true of factory workers in the late 1800s?
They put up with poor working conditions to keep their jobs.
They relied on political bosses to improve their wages and hours.
They worked six days a week for ten or more hours a day.
They performed repetitive tasks in hazardous environments.
21
Which of the following best describes the difference between farm work and factory work during the age of industrialism?
Farm work was very physical, while factory work was very intellectual.
Farm jobs involved adults, while factory jobs mainly employed children
Farm workers worked a variety of tasks. Factory workers did one task.
farm work was outside while factory work involved laboring indoors.
