Question 1

President Roosevelt issued this statement in response to -

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the threat of European intervention in Latin America

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public outcry regarding war between Russia and Japan

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Spanish efforts to suppress a rebellion in Cuba

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the construction of a canal in Panama

Question 2

Upon entering World War I, the United States enlarged its military by -

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passing the Selective Service Act

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establishing the Marine Corps

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enacting the GI Bill

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creating the Veterans Administration

Question 3

During the 1920s, Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan were most closely identified with the -

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conflict between modernism and traditionalism

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development of new forms of popular entertainment

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increased use of credit by U.S. consumers

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decline of public support for Progressive reforms

Question 4

The reform discussed by Governor Johnson in this excerpt -

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made elected officials more directly accountable to their constituents

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required elected officials to communicate regularly with the public

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created new eligibility requirements for candidates for public office

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provided citizens with more resources to run for office

Question 5

Which of these resulted from the prohibition of alcohol during the 1920s?

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The rise of organized crime

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A growing fear of communism

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A decline in immigration rates

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The expansion of the consumer economy

Question 6

Which action completes this diagram?

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The use of machine guns resulted in massive casualties.

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Submarines attacked unarmed ships.

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Armored tanks crossed fortified lines.

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Airplanes conducted reconnaissance missions.

Question 7

General John J. Pershing made a major contribution to the Allied victory in World War I by -

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transforming inexperienced troops into an effective military force

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negotiating the terms of the Treaty of Versailles

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requesting humanitarian aid from Congress for war-torn countries

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developing advanced technologies for battlefield use

Question 8

A student learning about U.S. history is instructed to write a paper about W. E. B. Du Bois and race relations in the United States. Which of the following facts would be most relevant to the student's assignment?

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The NAACP was organized to help secure full legal equality for minority citizens.

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The March on Washington helped rally nationwide support for the Civil Rights movement.

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The Selma-to-Montgomery protest marches helped secure voting rights for minority citizens.

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The Civil Rights Act of 1968 outlawed many forms of discrimination in the housing market.

Question 9

How did the Zimmermann telegram influence U.S. entry into World War I?

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It revealed a proposed military alliance between Mexico and Germany.

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It announced the czar's overthrow in Russia.

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It described Romania's plan to abandon neutrality.

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It contained orders for German U-boats to destroy British passenger ships.

Question 10

How did the military innovation shown in this photograph affect the course of World War I?

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It helped break the stalemate of trench warfare.

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It made communications with officers on the front lines possible.

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It made the use of land mines obsolete.

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It helped transport large numbers of troops to the battlefield.

Question 11

This excerpt illustrates Harding's campaign promise to be a president who would -

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help the country recover from the turmoil of the previous decade

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improve economic growth by promoting unrestricted immigration

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refuse to allow the continuation of laissez-faire economic policies

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use diplomacy to establish alliances with other countries

Question 12

Cartoons such as this one took the position that deportation was necessary because -

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communists were infiltrating the United States

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political machines had too much power in urban areas

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assimilation programs in the United States had been unsuccessful

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economic decline had increased the competition for jobs

Question 13

The creation of initiative, referendum, and recall procedures during the Progressive Era resulted in -

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the expansion of citizens' direct participation in the democratic process

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a redistribution of the tax burden among citizens

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more sources of revenue for state governments

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a system of separate schools for new immigrants

Question 14

Which sentence provides information needed to complete both the cause and effect portions of this diagram?

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The 1898 Spanish-American War led to world power status for the United States.

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The 1919 Treaty of Versailles contributed to the start of World War II in Europe.

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The 1914 opening of the Panama Canal encouraged international trade.

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The 1929 stock-market crash set off the Great Depression in the United States.

Question 15

What was one result of the events reported in the excerpt above?

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The U.S. government abandoned its official policy of neutrality.

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The U.S. government boycotted goods imported from Europe.

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Germany's navy blockaded several Mexican seaports.

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Germany financed the Mexican army's attempted invasion of the United States.

Question 16

During the Progressive Era, one goal of state-level political reformers was to -

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promote the principle of direct democracy

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prevent party leaders from amending campaign platforms

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limit the use of judicial review by circuit courts

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increase the influence of business owners on regulatory legislation

Question 17

Public response to revelations such as the one in this excerpt led to the establishment of regulations that were eventually enforced by the -

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Food and Drug Administration

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Institution of Education Sciences

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Centers for Disease Control

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Department of Commerce

Question 18

How did these events affect the United States?

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They helped establish the United States as an imperial power similar to European nations.

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They set a precedent of including territorial acquisitions in settlements.

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They increased public support for cuts in U.S. defense spending.

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They prompted the end of Dollar Diplomacy in Latin America.

Question 19

Many Progressives opposed social Darwinism because it promoted the idea that -

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people in lower classes were not capable of economic success

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immigration weakened national unity

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the government should take responsibility for the well-being of people

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poverty could be eradicated through increased economic regulation

Question 20

Why did the United States decide to enter World War I?

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A European nation had taken aggressive actions against the United States.

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Communist activities among U.S. immigrants were threatening the country.

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The U.S. president was obligated to fulfill election campaign promises.

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The United States had suffered economically from European sanctions.

Question 21

What caused the scene described in this excerpt?

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A poison gas attack on soldiers in the trenches

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A submarine attacking a docked ship

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A tank attacking soldiers on a battlefield

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An aerial bombing of an infantry unit

Question 22

The Fourteen Points reflected President Woodrow Wilson's belief that -

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cooperation among international leaders was essential to maintaining world peace

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travel among nations should be regulated by an international organization

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no country should be allowed to spend more on defense than any other country

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intervention in the affairs of other nations was never justifiable

Question 23

Which of the following is the best title for this list?

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Issues Contributing to the Outbreak of World War I

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Economic Rivalries Between Cold War Superpowers

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Consequences of Twentieth-Century European Isolationism

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Principal Reasons for U.S. Entry into World War II

Question 24

The issue addressed in this political cartoon was later settled by -

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the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment

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the initiation of the Settlement House movement

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the repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment

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the creation of the Temperance Society

Question 25

Mahan's books influenced U.S. efforts to become a world power primarily by -

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advocating overseas expansion

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emphasizing the need for protectionist tariffs

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demonstrating the political risks of foreign trade

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arguing against forming overseas alliances

Question 26

What was the primary reason for the raids described in this excerpt?

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To halt the spread of communist ideas by radicals

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To suppress the teaching of evolution in colleges

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To block civil rights advocates from staging public protests

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To prevent workers from joining labor organizations

Question 27

One reason this provision was included in the Treaty of Versailles was to -

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weaken the power of Germany in the international community

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create a democratic government in Germany

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divide Germany into smaller states to be governed by Allied countries

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grant independence to all German colonies

Question 28

During World War I, tanks were used on the western front primarily to -

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lead infantry advances across no-man's-land and into enemy territory

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release chemical weapons in advance attacks on enemy positions

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launch long-range rockets at enemy aircraft

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destroy railroads and bridges used by enemy troops

Question 29

These achievements illustrate Ida B. Wells's contributions as -

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an advocate of equality

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a religious leader

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an artist of the Harlem Renaissance

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a supporter of Prohibition

Question 30

Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?

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Muckrakers and women's organizations

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Factory owners and bankers

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College students and immigrants

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Southern farmers and clergy members

Question 31

Senator Lodge made this statement in opposition to -

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U.S. membership in the League of Nations

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a relaxation of U.S. citizenship requirements

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the funding of a massive buildup of the U.S. Navy

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U.S. entry into the Spanish-American War

Question 32

The establishment of speakeasies in the 1920s was an unintended consequence of which federal government action?

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The prohibition of the sale of alcoholic beverages

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The deportation of suspected communist sympathizers

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The implementation of immigration restrictions

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The taxation of imported luxury goods

Question 33

This cartoon comments on tactics used to -

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obtain control of the Panama Canal Zone

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secure the southern border of California

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create a defensive alliance with France

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protect shipping lanes in the Great Lakes

Question 34

This cartoon depicts President Woodrow Wilson calling on Congress to -

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issue a declaration of war against Germany

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ratify the Treaty of Versailles

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authorize the use of funds to support Russian revolutionaries

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enact trade sanctions against Germany

Question 35

This photograph shows a military tactic that -

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made frontal assaults difficult, resulting in long periods of stalemate

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required the ability to attack quickly, resulting in a reliance on cavalry forces

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required highly skilled soldiers, resulting in lengthy training periods

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made troops more vulnerable to long-range missiles, resulting in heavy casualties

Question 36

Which inference about the 1920s is supported by this illustration?

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Women challenged traditional attitudes and social norms.

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Mass media reflected trends popular in rural communities.

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Reform organizations targeted women's issues.

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Women confronted discrimination in employment and education.

Question 37

Which of the causes underlying World War I was this provision of the Fourteen Points intended to prevent?

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Blockades and unrestricted submarine warfare

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Nationalism and militarism

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Secret treaties and alliances

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Imperialism and self-determination

Question 38

Which group followed the advice given in this address?

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Isolationists regarding the Treaty of Versailles after World War I

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Civil libertarians in Congress after the start of the War on Terror

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Expansionists during the Spanish-American War

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Hawks in Congress during the Vietnam War

Question 39

In the late 1800s, Sanford B. Dole contributed to the expansion of the United States by
advocating the annexation of -

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Hawaii

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Puerto Rico

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the Panama Canal Zone

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the Philippines

Question 40

How did the Nineteenth Amendment expand the democratic process?

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By prohibiting discrimination in voting on the basis of gender

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By lowering the voting age

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By eliminating the poll tax

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By prohibiting discrimination in voting on the basis of race

Question 41

What was one effect of the arrival of the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during World War I?

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The Allies were able to launch a major counterattack on the western front.

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Russian forces were able to withdraw from the eastern front

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Italy left the Central powers alliance.

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The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was assassinated in Sarajevo.

Question 42

What was a result of the social problems presented in this 1917 political cartoon?

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Progressives worked to ratify a prohibition amendment.

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Women worked to improve conditions in tenement houses.

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Lobbyists focused attention on the power of corporate monopolies.

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Government leaders introduced health-care reform laws.

Question 43

What were photographs such as this one taken by Lewis Hine primarily intended to accomplish?

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Focus attention on the need for child labor reforms

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Depict the evils of capitalism in communist propaganda

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Document labor conditions during an economic crisis

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Encourage leaders to make segregation in schools illegal

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