World War 1: At Home & Abroad

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Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War 1?
Imperialism,
Communism,
Nationalism,
Alliances,
Militarism

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Communism

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Which choice is the best description of the sinking of the Lusitania ship?

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The Lusitania ship sank in 15 minutes after being attacked by a German U-boat. More than 1,000 people died, including 128 United States citizens. Americans were outraged and President Wilson denounced the attack.

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Which law did Congress pass in 1917 to establish a military draft?

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Selective Service Act

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What is the significance of the case Schenck v. United States (1919)?

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The Supreme Court decided that free speech will be limited during war if the speech threatens national security or endangers U.S. troops.

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This group contributed to the U.S. war effort by serving their country in the army and the navy even though they faced discrimination, racism and segregation in the military and in civilian life. Options: German Americans, Hispanic Americans, women, African Americans, Conscientious objectors

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African Americans

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This group contributed to the U.S. war effort by serving their country in non-combat roles such as stretcher-bearers, medical roles and other "work of national importance" on the roads and land, but some were imprisoned. Who are they?

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Conscientious objectors

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This group contributed to the U.S. war effort by serving their country in non-combat roles such as serving as communication operators, clerks, doctors, nurses, and translators, and they worked in manufacturing and agricultural positions and in ammunitions factories on the home front.

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Women

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What was the Great Migration?

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African Americans left their homes in the rural south to seek jobs in Northern cities.

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Why did Henry Cabot Lodge oppose the Treaty of Versailles?

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He said American troops and ships should not be ordered to other parts of the world by other nations.

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What was the purpose of President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points Plan?

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Wilson wanted to preserve international peace among nations and be able to conduct international relations.