World War I Flashcard

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What was the primary purpose of the program being promoted by this poster?

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To increase the food supply during a farm-labor shortage

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Upon entering World War I, the United States enlarged its military by -

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passing the Selective Service Act

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How did the military innovation shown in the photograph affect the course of world War I?

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It helped break the stalemate of trench warfare.

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General John J Pershing made a major contribution to the Allied victory in World War I by -

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transforming inexperienced troops into an effective fighting force.

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The excerpt is from the Supreme Court Case "Schenck v. United States": The question in every case is whether the words used are used in such circumstances and are of such nature as to create a clear and present danger that they will bring about substantive evils that Congress has a right to prevent. Which statement below agrees with the passage above? Options: Prayer in most public schools is unconstitutional, Freedom of Speech in the United States is not absolute, Immigration from other countries should not be allowed during wartime, Criticism of Allied policies must be prohibited during the war

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Freedom of Speech in the United States is not absolute

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Congress passed the Selective Service Act - 1917 -

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register for the draft.

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What are the name of the acts that made it illegal to criticize U.S. involvement in World War I or encourage military draft evaders?

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The Espionage and Sedition Acts

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To raise money to pay for the war, the government began selling

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Victory Bonds and Liberty Bonds