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Social Darwinists believed that |
The best country would win any international competition. |
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The triple alliance nations were |
Germany, France, and the United States. |
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The build-up of the U.S. Military in 1916 was and example of |
Preparedness |
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Who was responsible for the agricultural policies of the United States during world war 1? |
Herbert Hoover |
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which organization specifically promoted support for the war among the American people? |
The committee on public information |
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One reason for the German surrender in 1918 was that |
Many German soldiers were no longer willing to fight. |
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Convoys were used to |
Prevent submarine attacks on ships. |
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The League of Nations can best be described as a |
Mutual defense agreement. |
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Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were |
Anarchists |
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When world war 1 began, President Wilson wanted to United States to remain neutral because of the nation’s |
Ethnic diversity. |
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Which event was most influential in turning american public opinion against germany? |
The invasion of Belgium |
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What hastened the entry of the United States into world war 1? |
The Zimmerman Note |
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What was the effect of the Sedition Act of 1918? |
It limited freedom of speech. |
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How did world war 1 change the lives of American Women? |
It broadened job opportunities for women. |
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How did world war 1 contribute to the African American Great Migration? |
By creating jobs in the north. |
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World war 1 brought increased immigration to the United States from |
Mexico |
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What major event shocked the American people and led Wilson to no longer call for peace? |
Zimmerman note exposed |
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Why did congress pass the national defense act and the Naval construction Act in 1916? |
Congress passed the acts to prepare Americans for the possibility of U.S. Involvement in the war |
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About how many American troops served in combat during world war 1? |
1,300,000 |
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What did President Wilson mean by the phrase "peace without victory"? |
That the terms of peace should not punish the defeated nations. |
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What was the result of the U.S. Senate’s refusal to approve the Treaty of Versailles? |
the League of Nations was ineffective |
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Which group believed the language of article 10 of the treaty of Versailles contradicted the power of congress to declare war? |
"Reservationists" |
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What did Wilson hope to accomplish with the League of Nations? |
He hoped to create a world organization where countries could gather and resolve their quarrels peacefully. |
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What was one cause of labor strikes in 1919? |
Rising prices |
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What international event led to the Red Scare? |
A revolution in Russia |
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Which nation was the world’s economic leader after world war 1? |
The United States |
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In 1920, American voters elected a president who promised |
A return to simpler times |
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The postwar period was difficult for farmers because of |
Falling food prices |
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What did Stanton’s writings suggest about the status of women during world war 1? |
Women’s roles increased in industry |
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Women’s efforts and sacrifices during world war 1 led to U.S. Government support for which reform? |
Universal suffrage |
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Reparations |
Payment for war damages |
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Creditor nation |
A country that owes less money that it is owed |
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Lusitania |
British passenger ship |
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Western front |
Section of French border that was critical to winning the war |
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Bernard Baruch |
Head of the war industries board. |
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Influenza |
A viral illness |
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Espionage act |
Banned certain printed materials |
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Casualties |
Soldiers killed, wounded, and missing |
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John J. Pershing |
Commander of American forces in Europe. |
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Selective service act |
Authorized a military draft |
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