Question 1

Which of the following describes American trade policy during the early years of the war?

Accepted Answer

The United States was officially neutral but its trade policies mostly helped Britain and France.

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The United States refused to trade with any of the belligerent nations.

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The United States observed a policy of neutrality and traded equally with both sides.

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The United States offered loans to Germany to buy American goods but gave goods to Britain and France.

Question 2

Which statement summarizes ordinary Americans' attitude toward the war in Europe?

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They felt that the war was none of their business.

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They wanted the U.S. to fight on the side of the Allies.

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They wanted the U.S. to fight on the side of the Central Powers.

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They worried that the war would hurt trade and business.

Question 3

Which statement explains why a German submarine sunk the Lusitania?

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Germany practiced unrestricted submarine warfare.

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The German commander mistook it for a warship.

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Germany wanted to draw the U.S. into the war.

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Germany had warned Americans not to travel on British ships.

Question 4

Which of these events happened last?

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France refused Germany's request to remain neutral.

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Russia mobilized its army to support Serbia.

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Austria-Hungary sought Germany's support against Serbia.

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Germany declared war against Russia.

Question 5

Which of the following is attributed to countries who raced to build up their navies after 1900?

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militarism, as Britain was the world's dominant naval power and Germany was anxious to catch up

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nationalism, as all nations took pride in the strength of their armed forces

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competition, as both nations were steel producers

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imperialism, as sea power was the key to conquering new territories

Question 6

What event was the catalyst (starting point) for the Great War?

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The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand by Serbian Nationalists

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Naval build-up

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The Zimmerman Note

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Submarine Warfare

Question 7

What is the best definition of Nationalism?

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The belief that one's country and culture are superior to all others

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The belief that all nations should come together in peace

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The belief that all countries of the world should stay out of the affairs of the others

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The belief that one's nation should conquer others

Question 8

"They joined the war effort on the side of the Allies because they thought it would bring them independence after the war." What nation or people does this sentence describe?

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African countries colonized by European

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China and Japan

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The Soviet Union

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Cuba and the Philippines

Question 9

Why did the "Zimmermann telegram" turn many Americans against Germany?

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It offered German assistance to Mexico in reconquering the American Southwest.

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It tried to persuade Americans of German descent to fight against the United States.

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It declared that Germany would go on sinking American ships.

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It showed that Germany thought of the U.S. as a weak nation.

Question 10

Why did most Irish Americans favor neutrality?

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They had a long-standing hostility toward Britain.

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Ireland did not take sides in the war.

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They were afraid for their relatives in Ireland.

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They had a long-standing friendship with Germany.

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