Question 1

What was ironic about Wilson's successful campaign slogan, "He Kept Us Out of War"?

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A)   Republicans, such as Theodore Roosevelt, were more isolationist than most Democrats.
B)   Wilson disliked the slogan's sentiment, but exploited its political popularity.
C)   The slogan was originally created by Theodore Roosevelt for use by Wilson's opponent.
D)   Americans did not realize troops had already been secretly sent to the Western Front.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 2

Which headline would have appeared in 1920?

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A)   "Beaten Germans Announce Surrender of Central Powers"
B)   "Harding New President After Landslide Victory"
C)   "Debs Jailed for Speaking Out Against Government"
D)   "Hoover Named Chief of Food Administration"E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The main use of the Espionage Act was to:

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A)   harass and arrest leaders of the antiwar movement.
B)   fund a massive intelligence operation in Europe.
C)   arrest German-American spies.
D)   promote unpopular industrial regulations.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

In what ways was the "neutrality" of the United States in World War I misleading?

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Question 5

One important effect of the collective importance of wartime agencies was:

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A)   it reduced the profits of America's largest corporations.
B)   it set a valuable precedent for government activism in the economy.
C)   it started a downturn in the number of workers in unions.
D)   it caused a recession in the agricultural economy.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

One effect of German submarine warfare was that:

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A)   Americans became convinced the Allies had no chance of winning the war.
B)   many Americans felt England should surrender.
C)   President Wilson called for expansion of the armed forces.
D)   the Republican Party intensified its belief in neutrality.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT describe Russia in 1914?

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A)   autocratic rule
B)   primarily one ethnic group
C)   primarily agricultural
D)   poorE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 8

At the Paris Peace Conference, what major differences of opinion existed between Woodrow Wilson, Georges Clemenceau, and Lloyd George?

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Question 9

Regarding the Railroad Administration, many progressives expressed the belief that:

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A)   the R.A. should remain a vital part of the peacetime economy.
B)   the R.A. provided too much competition within the rail industry.
C)   the R.A. succeeded in reducing rail costs for consumers.
D)   the R.A. showed too much favor to the interests of big business.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 10

The Secretary of War under Wilson was:

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A)   Newton Baker.
B)   Henry Cabot Lodge.
C)   Robert LaFollette.
D)   Claude Kitchin.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 11

In the Zimmerman Note, Germany promised:

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A)   that Mexico could regain lost territory in America if it joined the Central Powers.
B)   to refrain from submarine warfare, but then proceeded to sink several American ships.
C)   negotiate for peace with England, but not with France or Russia.
D)   to follow all statutes of the anti-piracy law of 1819.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The National War Labor Board accomplished all of the following goals EXCEPT:

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A)   improving work conditions.
B)   keeping wages ahead of inflation.
C)   guaranteeing labor the right to collective bargaining.
D)   establishing eight-hour days for war-contract laborers.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Of the following, which gained territory as a result of World War I?

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A)   Germany
B)   Russia
C)   Turkey
D)   FranceE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The Treaty of Versailles places sole responsibility for the start of World War I on:

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A)   Bosnia.
B)   Austria.
C)   Germany.
D)   Russia.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

A riot that killed 39 Americans in East St. Louis, Illinois:

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A)   began when angry whites attacked blacks who sought jobs.
B)   showed the severity of police brutality in the North.
C)   reflected a lack of support for an extended war effort.
D)   began as an antiwar rally.E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

One effect of President Wilson's order for American ships to shoot submarines on sight was:

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A)   the perception that he was not sincere in his efforts for preparedness.
B)   Germany's sudden decision to sign the Sussex Pledge.
C)   Eugene Debs's endorsement of American military involvement.
D)   the emergence of huge antiwar rallies in the United States.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The Committee on Public Information:

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A)   informed the public about corruption in the war industries.
B)   encouraged the free discussion of the government's war policies.
C)   regulated trade among the states during the war.
D)   served as the foundation of the government's pro-war propaganda.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The head of the War Industries Board was:

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A)   Claude Kitchen.
B)   Henry Cabot Lodge.
C)   Robert LaFollette.
D)   Bernard Baruch.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

In July, 1918, President Wilson agreed to send 15,000 troops to:

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A)   Norway.
B)   Japan.
C)   Turkey.
D)   Russia.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

What were the consequences and long-range effects of the Committee of Public Information, the Food Administration, and the War Industries Board?

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Exam 23: America and the Great War 1914-1920

Regarding the Railroad Administration, many progressives expressed the belief that:

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One effect of President Wilson's order for American ships to shoot submarines on sight was:

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Which headline would have appeared in 1920?

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The National War Labor Board accomplished all of the following goals EXCEPT:

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The Treaty of Versailles places sole responsibility for the start of World War I on:

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Of the following, which gained territory as a result of World War I?

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The main use of the Espionage Act was to:

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The Committee on Public Information:

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One effect of German submarine warfare was that:

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In the Zimmerman Note, Germany promised:

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What were the consequences and long-range effects of the Committee of Public Information, the Food Administration, and the War Industries Board?

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The Secretary of War under Wilson was:

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At the Paris Peace Conference, what major differences of opinion existed between Woodrow Wilson, Georges Clemenceau, and Lloyd George?

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One important effect of the collective importance of wartime agencies was:

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In July, 1918, President Wilson agreed to send 15,000 troops to:

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Which of the following does NOT describe Russia in 1914?

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A riot that killed 39 Americans in East St. Louis, Illinois:

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The head of the War Industries Board was:

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What was ironic about Wilson's successful campaign slogan, "He Kept Us Out of War"?

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