Ch4 World War I (Becoming a World Power)

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Which of the following best describes the first few years of World War I? Options: Both sides were locked in a stalemate, The Central Powers had conquered most of Europe, Victory for the Allies seemed to be coming soon, There was little actual fighting

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Both sides were locked in a stalemate

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What was the goal of the War Industries Board during World War I?

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to regulate industries related to the war effort by telling them what to produce.

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The main economic problem facing returning war veterans was

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a shortage of jobs.

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Minorities and women found employment opportunities mainly

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in war-related industries

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The overall goal of President Wilson's Fourteen Points was to

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create a lasting peace.

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Unlike previous conflicts, many troops were decimated in World War I by

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modern warfare techniques and weapons.

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During World War I, the government's role in the American economy

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grew.

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What was the purpose of the convoy system?

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to transport troops safely across the Atlantic

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One of the main underlying causes of the war, nationalism, involved

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desire of certain groups for self determination

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Under the terms of the Versailles peace treaty, Germany had to

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pay reparations to the Allies.