Question 1

During World War I the U.S.Railroad Administration

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A) performed poorly in coordinating rail shipments. 
B) shifted the rail system from private to public control. 
C) concentrated primarily on ensuring profits for the railroad companies. 
D) was disbanded by Congress. 
E) ensured equal opportunity for all races in railroad employment. 
A) performed poorly in coordinating rail shipments. 
B) shifted the rail system from private to public control. 
C) concentrated primarily on ensuring profits for the railroad companies. 
D) was disbanded by Congress. 
E) ensured equal opportunity for all races in railroad employment.

Question 2

Discuss the rise of black nationalism.What precipitated the rise of the movement? What were its goals?

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The rise of black nationalism in the Uni

Question 3

Former President Theodore Roosevelt

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A) strongly opposed U.S.entrance into World War I. 
B) insisted that war with Germany was inevitable for the United States. 
C) supported Germany in World War I. 
D) ran against Woodrow Wilson in 1916 on a pro-war platform. 
E) organized a military unit to fight in World War I. 
A) strongly opposed U.S.entrance into World War I. 
B) insisted that war with Germany was inevitable for the United States. 
C) supported Germany in World War I. 
D) ran against Woodrow Wilson in 1916 on a pro-war platform. 
E) organized a military unit to fight in World War I.

Question 4

The United States was completely neutral in word and deed.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

The initial U.S.policy regarding the European war was to

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A) offer immediate support to the Allied Powers. 
B) offer immediate support to the Central Powers. 
C) offer to mediate between the two camps. 
D) declare war on both sides. 
E) pursue a policy of neutrality. 
A) offer immediate support to the Allied Powers. 
B) offer immediate support to the Central Powers. 
C) offer to mediate between the two camps. 
D) declare war on both sides. 
E) pursue a policy of neutrality.

Question 7

The U.S.position of neutrality resulted in increased trade with the Central Powers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

Discuss the methods used by the Committee on Public Information to promote support for the U.S.war effort in World War I.What were the negative consequences of the CPI's superpatriotism?

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The Committee on Public Information (CPI

Question 10

Article X of the Covenant

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Article X of the Covenant refers to a sp

Question 11

Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan's position on British blockades and German submarine warfare​

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A) was so unpopular it prompted his resignation from office. 
B) meant that he publicly supported the President although he privately disagreed with him. 
C) accused Wilson of treason and called for impeachment proceedings against him. 
D) sided with the British. 
E) sided with the Germans. 
A) was so unpopular it prompted his resignation from office. 
B) meant that he publicly supported the President although he privately disagreed with him. 
C) accused Wilson of treason and called for impeachment proceedings against him. 
D) sided with the British. 
E) sided with the Germans.

Question 12

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 13

In the United States during World War I,____________________ were subjected to hate campaigns that included prohibitions against teaching their native language in schools,being fired from jobs,and being assaulted on the street.

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The answer of In the United States during World War...

Question 14

The Triple Alliance was much stronger than the Triple Entente.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Woodrow Wilson articulated his principles for world peace and justice what is known as his ____________________.

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The answer of Woodrow Wilson articulated his principles for world...

Question 16

The War Industries Board

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A) represented Woodrow Wilson's attempt to have a decentralized approach toward war mobilization. 
B) possessed complete authority over military and civilian wartime production. 
C) was criticized by Progressives as inefficient. 
D) nationalized all industries in the U.S. 
E) lacked the authority to force businesses to adhere to its plans. 
A) represented Woodrow Wilson's attempt to have a decentralized approach toward war mobilization. 
B) possessed complete authority over military and civilian wartime production. 
C) was criticized by Progressives as inefficient. 
D) nationalized all industries in the U.S. 
E) lacked the authority to force businesses to adhere to its plans.

Question 17

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.

Question 18

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge headed the "irreconcilables."

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Theodore Roosevelt hoped to achieve peace without victory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The bulk of U.S.war financing came from

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A) the sale of bonds. 
B) new taxes. 
C) deficit spending. 
D) tariffs. 
E) borrowing from abroad. 
A) the sale of bonds. 
B) new taxes. 
C) deficit spending. 
D) tariffs. 
E) borrowing from abroad.

During World War I the U.S.Railroad Administration

Discuss the rise of black nationalism.What precipitated the rise of the movement? What were its goals?

Former President Theodore Roosevelt

The United States was completely neutral in word and deed.

The Palmer Raids can best be described as

The initial U.S.policy regarding the European war was to

The U.S.position of neutrality resulted in increased trade with the Central Powers.

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.

Discuss the methods used by the Committee on Public Information to promote support for the U.S.war effort in World War I.What were the negative consequences of the CPI's superpatriotism?

Article X of the Covenant

Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan's position on British blockades and German submarine warfare

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

In the United States during World War I,____________________ were subjected to hate campaigns that included prohibitions against teaching their native language in schools,being fired from jobs,and being assaulted on the street.

The Triple Alliance was much stronger than the Triple Entente.

Woodrow Wilson articulated his principles for world peace and justice what is known as his ____________________.

The War Industries Board

Woodrow Wilson envisioned an international parliament that would

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge headed the "irreconcilables."

Theodore Roosevelt hoped to achieve peace without victory.

The bulk of U.S.war financing came from

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During World War I the U.S.Railroad Administration

Discuss the rise of black nationalism.What precipitated the rise of the movement? What were its goals?

Former President Theodore Roosevelt

The United States was completely neutral in word and deed.

The Palmer Raids can best be described as

The initial U.S.policy regarding the European war was to

The U.S.position of neutrality resulted in increased trade with the Central Powers.

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.

Discuss the methods used by the Committee on Public Information to promote support for the U.S.war effort in World War I.What were the negative consequences of the CPI's superpatriotism?

Article X of the Covenant

Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan's position on British blockades and German submarine warfare​

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

In the United States during World War I,____________________ were subjected to hate campaigns that included prohibitions against teaching their native language in schools,being fired from jobs,and being assaulted on the street.

The Triple Alliance was much stronger than the Triple Entente.

Woodrow Wilson articulated his principles for world peace and justice what is known as his ____________________.

The War Industries Board

Woodrow Wilson envisioned an international parliament that would

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge headed the "irreconcilables."

Theodore Roosevelt hoped to achieve peace without victory.

The bulk of U.S.war financing came from

Reconstruction, 1863-1877

A Transformed Nation: The West and the New South, 1865-1900

The Rise of Corporate America, 1865-1914

Cities, peoples, cultures, 1890-1920

Progressivism, 1900-1917

Becoming a World Power, 1898-1917

The 1920s

The Great Depression and the New Deal 1929-1939

America During the Second World War 1939-1945

The Age of Containment 1946-1953

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Uncertain Times 1974-1992

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

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Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan's position on British blockades and German submarine warfare