Question 1

Woodrow Wilson envisioned an international parliament that would

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A)  act as a world court to try war criminals. 
B)  control trade during wartime. 
C)  unite the world in the organized pursuit of peace, security, and justice. 
D)  eliminate all independent national armies and navies. 
E)  eliminate all trade barriers. 
A)  act as a world court to try war criminals. 
B)  control trade during wartime. 
C)  unite the world in the organized pursuit of peace, security, and justice. 
D)  eliminate all independent national armies and navies. 
E)  eliminate all trade barriers. C

Question 2

The United States was completely neutral in word and deed.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Woodrow Wilson's unwillingness to compromise on the peace treaty is the chief reason it failed to pass in the Senate.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Wilson's dream of constructing the League of Nations failed to materialize after the war because the U.S. Senate would not ratify the Versailles Treaty. Discuss the reasons the treaty could not pass the Senate.

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The Versailles treaty, which included th

Question 5

Because of the military exercises practiced in the early part of the century, the U.S. military was well prepared to engage in the European conflict.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Palmer Raids can best be described as

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A)  a diligent and concerted effort to expose radicals and protect the Bill of Rights. 
B)  a cautious move by the government to protect its citizens. 
C)  a clear demonstration of our commitment to uphold the Bill of Rights. 
D)  a underwhelming response to suspected threats to the United States. 
E)  a massive violation of civil rights. 
A)  a diligent and concerted effort to expose radicals and protect the Bill of Rights. 
B)  a cautious move by the government to protect its citizens. 
C)  a clear demonstration of our commitment to uphold the Bill of Rights. 
D)  a underwhelming response to suspected threats to the United States. 
E)  a massive violation of civil rights.

Question 7

Which of the following groups entered the labor force in large numbers during the war?

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A)  Mexicans, white southerners, and European immigrants 
B)  African Americans, Mexicans, and children 
C)  African Americans, white southerners, Mexicans, and women 
D)  European immigrants, African Americans, and women 
E)  Irish, German and Italian immigrants 
A)  Mexicans, white southerners, and European immigrants 
B)  African Americans, Mexicans, and children 
C)  African Americans, white southerners, Mexicans, and women 
D)  European immigrants, African Americans, and women 
E)  Irish, German and Italian immigrants

Question 8

During World War I, "IQ" (intelligence quotient) tests

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A)  proved to be a valuable tool in determining appropriate assignments for recruits. 
B)  conclusively disproved traditional racial stereotypes. 
C)  concluded (inaccurately) that most American soldiers were feeble-minded. 
D)  were used to prove the inferiority of enemy soldiers. 
E)  were administered only to officers. 
A)  proved to be a valuable tool in determining appropriate assignments for recruits. 
B)  conclusively disproved traditional racial stereotypes. 
C)  concluded (inaccurately) that most American soldiers were feeble-minded. 
D)  were used to prove the inferiority of enemy soldiers. 
E)  were administered only to officers.

Question 9

The United States joined the war effort in Europe

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A)  as a formal ally of the British and French. 
B)  as an ally of Russia. 
C)  as an associated power to keep its war aims separate from the Allies. 
D)  as an ally of the British but not the French. 
E)  as an ally of Austria. 
A)  as a formal ally of the British and French. 
B)  as an ally of Russia. 
C)  as an associated power to keep its war aims separate from the Allies. 
D)  as an ally of the British but not the French. 
E)  as an ally of Austria.

Question 10

The nation that took responsibility for the war was

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A)  Italy. 
B)  France. 
C)  Germany. 
D)  United States. 
E)  Austria Hungary. 
A)  Italy. 
B)  France. 
C)  Germany. 
D)  United States. 
E)  Austria Hungary.

Question 11

While on a speaking tour to gain public support for the Treaty of Versailles, Wilson suffered a(n) ____________________.

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The answer of While on a speaking tour to gain...

Question 12

In the election of 1916,

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A)  Woodrow Wilson's campaign slogan was "He kept us out of war." 
B)  the Republican presidential candidate was Theodore Roosevelt. 
C)  Irish and German Americans supported the Socialist candidate Eugene V Debs. 
D)  Woodrow Wilson won by the largest electoral margin in U.S. history. 
E)  Woodrow Wilson ran on a war platform. 
A)  Woodrow Wilson's campaign slogan was "He kept us out of war." 
B)  the Republican presidential candidate was Theodore Roosevelt. 
C)  Irish and German Americans supported the Socialist candidate Eugene V Debs. 
D)  Woodrow Wilson won by the largest electoral margin in U.S. history. 
E)  Woodrow Wilson ran on a war platform.

Question 13

Taxes during World War I

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A)  were increased dramatically, primarily on the middle class. 
B)  did not go up significantly. 
C)  were increased primarily on the wealthy. 
D)  actually went down. 
E)  paid all of the cost of the war. 
A)  were increased dramatically, primarily on the middle class. 
B)  did not go up significantly. 
C)  were increased primarily on the wealthy. 
D)  actually went down. 
E)  paid all of the cost of the war.

Question 14

Woodrow Wilson's hopes for a negotiated settlement with Germany were dashed by

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A)  the sinking of the Lusitania. 
B)  revelation of the Zimmermann telegram. 
C)  German violations of the Sussex pledge. 
D)  the failure of the House-Grey memorandum. 
E)  the Republican victories in the congressional elections. 
A)  the sinking of the Lusitania. 
B)  revelation of the Zimmermann telegram. 
C)  German violations of the Sussex pledge. 
D)  the failure of the House-Grey memorandum. 
E)  the Republican victories in the congressional elections.

Question 15

Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee ____________________ did everything possible to obstruct ratification of the Treaty of Versailles.

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The answer of Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee...

Question 16

Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was assassinated in 1914 by a

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A)  British naval officer. 
B)  rival for the Austrian throne. 
C)  Bosnian nationalist. 
D)  Socialist labor organizer. 
E)  German radical. 
A)  British naval officer. 
B)  rival for the Austrian throne. 
C)  Bosnian nationalist. 
D)  Socialist labor organizer. 
E)  German radical.

Question 17

The United States fought as an "Associated Power" in World War I.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

All of the following statements describe Bernard Baruch's leadership of the War Industries Board except

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A)  war production increased substantially. 
B)  his methods favored large corporations over small enterprises. 
C)  his methods favored small corporations over large enterprises. 
D)  the agency functioned better after he assumed leadership. 
E)  industries were permitted to charge high prices. 
A)  war production increased substantially. 
B)  his methods favored large corporations over small enterprises. 
C)  his methods favored small corporations over large enterprises. 
D)  the agency functioned better after he assumed leadership. 
E)  industries were permitted to charge high prices.

Question 19

The Red Scare

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A)  exemplified postwar American fear of foreign ideas and influences. 
B)  ended when Woodrow Wilson voiced his opposition to repression. 
C)  was led by labor unions and social reformers. 
D)  completely destroyed the Socialist party of America. 
E)  resulted from dozens of attacks by radicals in the United States. 
A)  exemplified postwar American fear of foreign ideas and influences. 
B)  ended when Woodrow Wilson voiced his opposition to repression. 
C)  was led by labor unions and social reformers. 
D)  completely destroyed the Socialist party of America. 
E)  resulted from dozens of attacks by radicals in the United States.

Question 20

German submarine attacks strengthened the hand of former President ____________________ and others who believed that war with Germany was inevitable.

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The answer of German submarine attacks strengthened the hand of...

Woodrow Wilson envisioned an international parliament that would

The United States was completely neutral in word and deed.

Woodrow Wilson's unwillingness to compromise on the peace treaty is the chief reason it failed to pass in the Senate.

Wilson's dream of constructing the League of Nations failed to materialize after the war because the U.S. Senate would not ratify the Versailles Treaty. Discuss the reasons the treaty could not pass the Senate.

Because of the military exercises practiced in the early part of the century, the U.S. military was well prepared to engage in the European conflict.

The Palmer Raids can best be described as

Which of the following groups entered the labor force in large numbers during the war?

During World War I, "IQ" (intelligence quotient) tests

The United States joined the war effort in Europe

The nation that took responsibility for the war was

While on a speaking tour to gain public support for the Treaty of Versailles, Wilson suffered a(n) ____________________.

In the election of 1916,

Taxes during World War I

Woodrow Wilson's hopes for a negotiated settlement with Germany were dashed by

Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee ____________________ did everything possible to obstruct ratification of the Treaty of Versailles.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was assassinated in 1914 by a

The United States fought as an "Associated Power" in World War I.

All of the following statements describe Bernard Baruch's leadership of the War Industries Board except

The Red Scare

German submarine attacks strengthened the hand of former President ____________________ and others who believed that war with Germany was inevitable.

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Uncertain Times, 1974-1992

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Exam 23: War and Society, 1914-1920

Woodrow Wilson envisioned an international parliament that would

The United States was completely neutral in word and deed.

Woodrow Wilson's unwillingness to compromise on the peace treaty is the chief reason it failed to pass in the Senate.

Wilson's dream of constructing the League of Nations failed to materialize after the war because the U.S. Senate would not ratify the Versailles Treaty. Discuss the reasons the treaty could not pass the Senate.

Because of the military exercises practiced in the early part of the century, the U.S. military was well prepared to engage in the European conflict.

The Palmer Raids can best be described as

Which of the following groups entered the labor force in large numbers during the war?

During World War I, "IQ" (intelligence quotient) tests

The United States joined the war effort in Europe

The nation that took responsibility for the war was

While on a speaking tour to gain public support for the Treaty of Versailles, Wilson suffered a(n) ____________________.

In the election of 1916,

Taxes during World War I

Woodrow Wilson's hopes for a negotiated settlement with Germany were dashed by

Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee ____________________ did everything possible to obstruct ratification of the Treaty of Versailles.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was assassinated in 1914 by a

The United States fought as an "Associated Power" in World War I.

All of the following statements describe Bernard Baruch's leadership of the War Industries Board except

The Red Scare

German submarine attacks strengthened the hand of former President ____________________ and others who believed that war with Germany was inevitable.

When Old Worlds Collide: Contact, Conquest, Catastrophe

The Challenge to Spain and the Settlement of North America

England Discovers Its Colonies: Empire, Liberty, and Expansion

Reform, Resistance, Revolution

Completing the Revolution, 1789-1815

Whigs and Democrats

Manifest Destiny: an Empire for Liberty--Or Slavery

Reconstruction, 1863-1877

The Rise of Corporate America, 1865-1914

The 1920s

America During the Second World War

Affluence and Its Discontents, 1953-1963

America During Its Longest War, 1963-1974

Uncertain Times, 1974-1992

Economic, Social, and Cultural Change in the Late 20th Century

A Time of Hope and Fear, 1993-2011

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