WWI - WWII

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What does this political cartoon best represent? Options: Public opposition to the League of Nations, German Imperial Fleet discussing a blockade of Mexico, The Zimmerman Telegram, Talks of Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare

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The Zimmerman Telegram

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In January 1918, President Wilson spoke to Congress about the war aims of the nation. His plan ultimately became known as the _______________________ and was designed to create a lasting peace in the world.

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Fourteen Points

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Wilson's idea for a League of Nations was included in the final provisions of the Treaty of Versailles. After most European countries joined the League of Nations, the U.S. soon followed suit and joined in 1920 to become part of the Big 4 (France, Great Britain, Italy, and the U.S.)

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False

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Below is a list of reasons for the United States entering World War I. What would be the third reason?

• German attempts to have Mexico invade the United States
• Acts of sabotage
• ??????????

Options: Sunken American battleships, Destroyed American skyscrapers, Exploded nuclear weapons, Unrestricted submarine warfare

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Unrestricted submarine warfare

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Before the U.S. entered WWI, President Woodrow Wilson declared that the U.S. would provide aid to the allies.

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False

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Fear of international communism in the United States after the 1919 Bolshevik revolution was called _________________.

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The Red Scare

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The Judiciary Reorganization Bill of 1937, usually called the _____________________, was a law Roosevelt proposed to give presidents the power to appoint an extra Supreme Court justice for every sitting justice over the age of 70 ½.

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court-packing bill

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One of Roosevelt’s major New Deal programs was the Texas Valley Authority (TVA). This was established in 1933 to build dams and power plants along the Rio Grande River and its tributaries.

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False

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Which legislation was passed during the Second New Deal to give federal assistance to the elderly? Options: the Wagner Act, the Social Security Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Emergency Banking Relief Act

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the Social Security Act

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Dirt loosened by the drought and the poor farming practices that had eroded the soil led to this ecological disaster.

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the Dust Bowl